Mega datacentre planned for outer Melbourne will be almost six times the size of Chadstone shopping centre
A proposed mega datacentre in outer Melbourne, known as the Victorian AI hub, would be nearly six times the size of Chadstone shopping centre. More than 3,600 residents have signed a petition calling for careful assessment, as the project becomes a flashpoint in the national debate on datacentre expansion.
Why it matters: This project highlights growing tensions between AI infrastructure development and community concerns about environmental and social impacts.
Full story at: The Guardian / AI ↗