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AI data-centre expansion raises concerns about wider societal risks

The headlines warn that rapid growth in AI data centres may create significant risks for society. They do not specify a particular incident or disruption.

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Large-scale data-centre growth could increase pressure on energy and digital infrastructure.

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  1. AI data centre boom masks a far greater threat ↗independentaustralia.net · Recorded source date: Aug 28, 2026, 2:32 AM UTC

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