National security for data centres a ‘risk to investment’ (opens original article in a new tab)

Australian data centres warn that new national security regulations could discourage AI investment, despite government efforts to enhance infrastructure protection.

• Data centres in Australia express concern that new national security measures may deter AI investment.
• Government reforms aim to strengthen protections for critical infrastructure but face criticism over compliance costs.
• Industry body highlights the potential risk to investment due to increased regulatory burdens.