AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAI & Energy Demand: Asia’s AI data-centre boom is pushing electricity demand so hard that coal is re-emerging as a stopgap, raising reliability and emissions concerns for governments and utilities. AI Governance in Australia: PM Albanese’s push for an Office of AI and new rules for large data centres is aimed at tightening water, power and IP protections while setting national AI standards. Data Centres & Costs: Australia is moving to legally require large-scale data centres to secure clean energy supplies and meet efficiency expectations, as critics warn the build-out could strain land and power. Big Tech & Copyright: Australia’s stance is also hitting big tech over AI training and content rights, with pressure to protect Australian creatives. Charity Pressure on Business: Charitabl founder Mike Gore says households carry most of the $9.1bn annual giving burden, urging big companies to boost donations. Insurance & Dealmaking: KKR is joining a consortium to buy Steadfast Group for $5.3b, reshaping Australia’s insurance-broker landscape. Laos Methanol Case: Families of two Australian teens killed in Laos are criticising what they see as lenient charges over the methanol poisoning, after Laos authorities faced scrutiny over process and transparency.
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