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· Paris Buttfield-Addison · June 23, 2026, 1:54 a.m.
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This blog post discusses the Tasmanian Greens' proposal for a parliamentary inquiry into the AI data centers in the state, highlighting concerns over approvals without sufficient oversight and the significant energy demands these centers may create compared to existing power users.
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