It seems that #Datacenters #Developers are trying to stay ahead of the curve and the possibility of an #AI #Datacenter #Moretorium. Developers are resorting to #LegalThreats to #FastTrack approvals.

“New South Wales planning officials allegedly bypassed consultation with key agencies over a proposed data centre and gas-fired power station after the developer threatened legal action, a Senate inquiry has heard.”

https://thepoint.com.au/new/260923-developers-legal-threat-saw-nsw-officials-bypass-consultation-on-data-centre-development-inquiry-hears

#GenAISlop #LLM #Environment #WaterScarcity #Energy #Pollution #AusPol