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The episode discusses Australia's new all-of-government strategy for AI and its implications for investment and technology firms.

We turn our sights down under by taking a closer look at the new all-of-government strategy for AI in Australia’s Interests. Australia has plotted out a bold, progressive vision where AI enthusiasm is mandatory, no is not an option (and. in fact, the lack of choice is actually empowering), and the country, with all its open space and valuable resources, is the next great investment opportunity for foreign capital. But don’t worry, just like mining companies before, tech firms are expected to earn their social license to operate. What does that mean in practice? Just leave the details to the devil. ••• AI in Australia's interests https://www.pm.gov.au/media/ai-australias-interests-0 ••• NSW government offers fast-track scheme for data centres that comply with new guidelines https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-17/data-centres-fast-tracked-under-new-nsw-scheme/107043984 Standing Plugs: ••• Order Jathan’s book: https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520398078/the-mechanic-and-the-luddite ••• Subscribe to Ed’s substack: https://substack.com/@thetechbubble ••• Subscribe to TMK on patreon for premium episodes: https://www.patreon.com/thismachinekills Hosted by Jathan Sadowski…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jathan Sadowski, Edward Ongweso Jr.

Topics covered

• AI strategy
• Australia
• investment opportunities
• government policy
• technology
• social license to operate

Keywords

• AI
• Australia
• investment
• government strategy
• technology policy
• social license

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Australia, NSW government, AI in Australia's interests, ABC, UC Press, TMK

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