AI regulation and energy: Senate bill, Australia rules, data centre costs
AI oversight is advancing on several fronts: the US Senate moved a bill touching Big Tech and data centres, and Australia announced mandatory AI safety measures.
What we know
The US Senate voted 73-25 to advance BAAJA, and Sen. Hickenlooper said it targets costs, Big Tech and clean energy. Think-tank analysts say it benefits ratepayers, including via data centre impacts. Australia's Prime Minister announced mandatory AI safety and cybersecurity protections, with mandatory reporting of AI misalignment and cyber incidents recommended. A macro investor proposes taxing data centres on grid use to lower household power bills.
By the Global Eye 24 desk, with AI assistance. Updated as the story develops. Spot an error? Write to corrections@globaleye24.com.