Delusional Business Council of Australia Thinks AI can be Powered by Renewables
Essay by Eric Worrall
h/t JoNova / David – “… we must seize the opportunity …”
Australia has what it takes to lead in AI
05 June 2025
This opinion article by Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Bran Black was published on Capital Brief on 3 June 2025.
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One narrative that dominates many conversations around AI in Australia is that we are most likely to be a passive recipient of global technology. An “AI taker” rather than “maker”, as UK policymakers have termed the distinction.
But this pessimistic assumption fundamentally discounts some of our greatest national advantages when it comes to the application of new technology.
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We are also ideally placed to become a regional hub for AI infrastructure. Australia can host world-class data centres powered by renewable energy, helping global and local organisations train models securely and sustainably.
With investment, these facilities can also serve as the backbone for sovereign AI capabilities, supporting industries from mining and agriculture to healthcare and advanced manufacturing.
https://iowaclimate.org/2025/06/07/delusional-business-council-of-australia-thinks-ai-can-be-powered-by-renewables/
