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Australia’s racing to become a global data center powerhouse, fueled by AI-driven demand and a $150 billion investment boom—potentially creating one of the world’s largest centers in Sydney. While this surge is propping up the economy and rivaling past mining booms, much of the tech is imported, leaving little local job growth and profits overseas. Big players like Microsoft and OpenAI are eyeing Australia for cheap renewable energy and strategic location, but tax loopholes and soaring power needs—projected to triple in four years—threaten to spike electricity prices by 20% unless matched with new green energy infrastructure.

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