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The data centre unicorn’s claims about cooling tech, land and energy use have shifted fast. Bulls say its because AI is moving at warp speed, but others aren’t convinced.
The tech giant has reshuffled its lobbying team as it prepares to battle Australian tech reforms that threaten to ripple into markets around the world.
Two of the world's largest tech giants have called for Australia to relax copyright laws to bolster their artificial intelligence platforms.
The media conglomerate has raised doubts over the talks, insisting that Australian copyright laws already require AI firms to pay for using material and should not be changed.
Major publishing deals struck with Google in 2021 are set to begin expiring from April next year. The Albanese government has told some executives it aims to finalise the policy by then.
Australia has the talent and tech to lead in AI, but uncertainty is holding businesses back. A bold, people-first mindset could unlock massive economic value.
After two years in stealth, Hall has raised $2 million to build SEO-style tools that show how products appear in AI platforms like ChatGPT and Claude.
The tech giant has struck deals with Schwartz Media, Mamamia, Australian Community Media and Junkee, among others. But some have seen their deal values shrink.
