SA pushes for AI data centres as industry says it's not asking for subsidies (opens original article in a new tab)

South Australia aims to attract AI data centres with new regulations, despite concerns over energy and water usage, as industry leaders stress they do not seek subsidies.

• South Australian government promotes AI data centres with new strategy and laws
• AI data centres require significant electricity and water, raising concerns about resource use
• Industry representatives deny seeking subsidies and emphasize user-pays system
• Report predicts AI data centres will increase energy demand significantly