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AustraliaEnvironment10 days ago

‘We’re rooned’: Data centres mark the death of capitalism, return to feudalism

The article discusses concerns over the environmental impact of data centers and their potential role in increasing CO2 emissions. It references a hypothetical scenario where AI suggests strict regulations to curb emissions but notes that such measures are unlikely to be implemented due to influence from powerful entities like Elon Musk.

Plus, the hypocrisy of South Australian politicians trying to restrict abortion access.

Jun 11, 2026

5 min read

A data centre construction site in Sydney (Image: AAP/Mick Tsikas)

On calls for a data centre moratorium

Michael V writes: The irony in all of this is that if you asked AI to formulate a scenario that didn’t make CO2 emissions worse and to provide a pathway for no increase in emissions, it would definitely say screw the fluffers, regulate them to buggery and ensure exorbitant fines are exacted for non-compliance. But despite the thrall of AI, nobody is going to cop that. Some grunt in the back office would tweak the algorithm to say do whatever Elon says.

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CrikeyIndependentCenter10 days ago
‘We’re rooned’: Data centres mark the death of capitalism, return to feudalism

The article discusses concerns over the environmental impact of data centers and their potential role in increasing CO2 emissions. It references a hypothetical scenario where AI suggests strict regulations to curb emissions but notes that such measures are unlikely to be implemented due to influence from powerful entities like Elon Musk.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a discussion on environmental concerns related to data centers without overtly favoring any particular political stance. It includes a hypothetical scenario involving AI recommendations and mentions influential figures like Elon Musk, but does not exhibit clear bias toward one政治