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Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is launching a bold new AI strategy designed to empower creatives and shape the nation’s tech future. The plan gives artists, writers, and musicians greater control over how their work fuels AI training, demanding permission rather than just payments. A new government office will coordinate AI policy, focusing on energy and water use for data centers — a move aimed at attracting global investors without stifling innovation. Creative industries are rallying behind the initiative, pushing for a seat at the table to protect their interests. While some call for faster legislation, Albanese favors building a clear, balanced framework first — with law to follow. The goal? To build Australia’s own AI ecosystem, not just host foreign tech giants. The national cabinet meeting next month will decide the future of data center standards, setting the stage for deeper consultation and lawmaking in 2025.

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