Sunshine Coast students protest $200M data centre as Australia pushes AI leadership
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By Nykayla Dux
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A $200 million NEXTDC data centre under construction on the Sunshine Coast has sparked protests from high school students concerned about environmental and social impacts. As Australia positions itself as a global AI leader with 162 data centres operating and at least 90 more planned nationwide, local residents are calling for stronger regulations as this infrastructure expands into suburban areas. The protest movement highlights growing tensions between Australia's AI ambitions and community concerns about sustainability and oversight.
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At least 90 more are planned nationwide, prompting a group of Sunshine Coast residents to call for stronger regulations as the infrastructure expands into suburban areas.
NEXTDC has partnered with Sunshine Coast Council and Google to construct a data centre within a new tower being built.
As Australia tracks toward becoming a global leader in artificial intelligence infrastructure, a group of high school students is demanding stronger regulation.
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