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Hardware·Sep 7·all news from September 7, 2026

US Tech Firms Eye Australia for AI Centers, Local Operator Says

Major United States technology companies are exploring Australia as a site for new data centers to support their artificial intelligence operations. The interest is driven by the country's renewable energy infrastructure and its strategic location near Asian markets, providing an alternative as these firms face increasing scrutiny and resource constraints in their domestic operations.

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