@metrouk: AI companies could soon have to generate enough electricity to power their own data centres. Under a proposed new government framework in Australia, companies building large AI data centres would be required to produce as much power as they consume, helping to prevent soaring electricity bills for households. The plans would also require data centres to be water efficient, cover the cost of connecting to the grid and reduce energy use during periods of high demand. The proposals are part of a wider push to regulate the AI boom, with the government also planning stronger protections for creators so their work can't be used to train AI without permission. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #TechNews #DataCenters #Australia