Rise of Data Centres and the hidden footprints of AI

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Издатель Oct 1, 2026

Modern life – from the internet, email and online banking to healthcare and the rapid rise of AI – increasingly depends on data centres.
Australia is the focus for more data centre hubs, with more than 200 already spread across the country and billions of dollars in potential investment planned for new facilities. Yet these centres have a reputation for being energy- and water-intensive, while the technology they house can become obsolete within a few years of commissioning, contributing to growing volumes of e-waste. There is growing backlash from communities concerned about the expansion of data centre construction, and rightly so.
But are we also being distracted from other significant issues, such as the ethical use of AI and how our data is being used? From deepfakes, scams and misinformation to bias, transparency and accountability, this panel will explore the ethical and regulatory challenges of AI and data centres, alongside the environmental footprint.
An insightful discussion on the social and environmental footprint of data centres
Hear from:
Professor Jeannie Paterson
Professor Jeannie Paterson is a Professor of Law and co-founding Director of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Ethics
Bronwen Clarke
Bronwen Clark is the CEO of National Growth Areas Alliance
Jathan Sadowski
Jathan Sadowski is an Associate Professor and ARC Future Fellow in the Department of Human-Centred Computing at Monash University

Dr Dylan Bird
Dr. Dylan Bird is a lecturer in journalism at RMIT University and a broadcaster