Michael McLaren argues that Australia’s burgeoning AI industry faces a critical infrastructure challenge, as data centers are forecast to consume up to 13% of the nation’s electricity and a quarter of Sydney’s water supply by 2035.

Michael McLaren argues that Australia&rsquo;s burgeoning AI industry faces a critical infrastructure challenge, as data centers are forecast to consume up to 13% of the nation&rsquo;s electricity and a quarter of Sydney&rsquo;s water supply by 2035.

Join Michael McLaren on 2GB Afternoons for a mix of news, opinion, entertainment and fun from 12.00pm - 3.00pm, Monday to Friday.

You can contact the show on the text line 0460 873 873

Join Michael McLaren on 2GB Afternoons for a mix of news, opinion, entertainment and fun from 12.00pm - 3.00pm, Monday to Friday.
You can contact the show on the text line 0460 873 873

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The director of Shir Violinist, the Jewish musical group that performed at the Sydney Opera House during yesterday's Australia Day celebrations, has recalled the upsetting moment he came across the hateful scenes at the Sydney Opera House on October 9, 2023.

The director of Shir Violinist, the Jewish musical group that performed at the Sydney Opera House during yesterday's Australia Day celebrations, has recalled the upsetting moment he came across the hateful scenes at the Sydney Opera House on October 9, 2023.

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