# AI data centers must produce as much power as they use, Australia PM says — new national AI framework will also ensure water efficiency and protect intellectual property rights

> Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that the government is working to establish the “Australian Standards for A. I.

- **Source:** [Tom's Hardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/policy/ai-data-centers-must-produce-as-much-power-as-they-use-australia-pm-says-new-national-ai-framework-will-also-ensure-water-efficiency-and-protect-intellectual-property-rights?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a5a47a69cb5ef1b23dc7f32)
- **Published:** 2026-07-17
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #ai
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