Background Victoria currently has 36+ operating data centres, with another 36 in the pipeline (Aug 2026). The single largest proposal — the “Victorian AI Hub” in Plumpton — would run at 2,400 MW, rivalling Eraring, Australia’s biggest coal power station. Nationally, AEMO forecasts data centres will go from 2% of electricity demand on the National
Background Artificial intelligence is transforming how small businesses operate — from automating tasks to improving customer experience. But with rapid adoption comes new cyber security risks that can’t be ignored. The Australian Signals Directorate’s ACSC, in collaboration with NCSC‑NZ and COSBOA, has released essential guidance to help small businesses adopt AI safely and responsibly. Here
Background OpenAI is facing seven lawsuits claiming ChatGPT drove people to suicide and harmful delusions even when they had no prior mental health issues. https://apnews.com/article/openai-chatgpt-lawsuit-suicide-56e63e5538602ea39116f1904bf7cdc3 Last month, the ABC published an investigation uncovering allegations that young people in Australia were being sexually harassed and even encouraged to take their own life by AI chatbots. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-12/how-young-australians-being-impacted-by-ai/105630108 OpenAI says it