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EPISODE · Aug 27, 2026 · 10 MIN

Nuclear or blackouts: Why Australia’s AI boom threatens to break the power grid

from 4BC Mornings · host 4BC

Australia faces an unprecedented surge in electricity demand driven by the rapid growth of AI data centres.  While global tech giants turn to nuclear energy to secure reliable power, Australian politicians face harsh criticism for maintaining bans on uranium mining and nuclear generation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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