Should Tassie embrace AI factories?
Jul 30, 202617m
As the use of AI continues to surge across the world, AI companies are eyeing off key locations in Australia for data centres ... including here in Tasmania.
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Each Friday, Airlie Ward chats with Tasmania's top journos to unpack one of the big stories of the week. If it's going to hit your heart, head or your hip pocket – we're going to break it down for you.
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