The AI Lobby: NextDC's Hyperscale Factory Raises Questions About Community Interests The datacentre wars in Victoria have escalated with jobs minister Melissa Horne accusing NextDC of using artificial intelligence to lobby for its massive expansion.
At first glance, this appears to be a case of corporate lobbying gone wild. However, scratch beneath the surface and you'll find a complex tale of community interests pitted against economic development.
The M3 datacentre in Footscray is set to become one of Australia's largest hyperscale facilities, covering 10 hectares and consuming 225MW of power.