Rural Queenslanders have seen gas projects come and go – but a 725-hectare datacentre poses a whole new level of ‘stupidity’
The premier sees ‘opportunity’ for the state – but others fear AI’s global creep From the veranda on his bush block, Denver Kanowski has watched resources…
The Guardian reports that the premier sees ‘opportunity’ for the state – but others fear AI’s global creep From the veranda on his bush block, Denver Kanowski has watched resources companies come and go from rural Queensland for 70 years.
Residents of Dalby may soon live beside a $31bn datacentre. The home cost him $800, and lets him live how he likes, in nature.
This technology story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Rural Queenslanders, of Dalby and AI.
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