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AI’s loss from the US midterms could be Australia’s gain

The Australian Financial Review (AFR) •
November 09, 2026 • 05:00 AM
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This is potentially a monumental opportunity, should politicians and voters decide that we want large-scale data centres on our shores, with the right regulations.

AI’s loss from the US midterms could be Australia’s gain

“People really effing hate data centres.” So said Abdul El-Sayed, who emerged victorious in the race to become senator for Michigan in last week’s seismic midterm elections.

Looking at the blue wave of Democrat victories across America, he certainly seems to have a point.

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