Australia to Set Energy and Water Limits for Data Centers as AI Industry Grows

Australia announced plans to regulate resource consumption by data centers. The new rules will impose limits on electricity and water use. The measures target the rapid expansion of AI-driven services. Officials also intend to safeguard the rights of creators. The protection covers works used to train artificial intelligence models. The approach seeks to balance industry growth with sustainability. Policy reflects concerns over rising energy demand from AI. Implementation details will be outlined in forthcoming regulations.