AI giant Anthropic says 'exploring' Australia data centre investmentsAustralia's arts sector has accused Anthropic and other AI companies of pushing to loosen copyright laws so chatbots can be trained on local songs and books. (Photo: AFP)SYDNEY — Artificial intelligence (AI) giant Anthropic is eyeing data centre investments in Australia, saying Wednesday the nation was a "natural partner" for work in the booming sector. US-based Anthropic said it was "exploring investments in data centre infrastructure and energy throughout the country" after signing a memorandum of understanding with the Australian government. Singapore halted data centre developments between 2019 and 2022 over energy, water and land use worries. "As demand for AI grows, continued expansion of data centre infrastructure must reflect Australian values and be environmentally and socially sustainable," the guidelines state.

Source: Bangkok Post April 01, 2026 09:22 UTC