Billionaire tech bros plunder downunder
Australian mining giant Mineral Resources announced it will prioritize artificial intelligence over human labor, prompting concern from critics who say promised AI safeguards are failing. Prime Minister Albanese's regulatory speech has not prevented massive data center projects from consuming valuable land and competing for energy and water resources. Governments lack adequate legislation to control the technology's rapid expansion.
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Published 19 Jul 2026, 10:00 UTC · Updated 19 Jul 2026, 10:10 UTC
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