Anthropic signs agreement for its first Australian data center, Queensland says
( September 17, 2026, 08:41 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: US-based artificial intelligence company Anthropic signed a “historic” agreement for its first Australian data center on Wednesday, the Queensland government announced. In a speech in the Queensland parliament on Wednesday, the state premier David Crisafulli said Queensland will be home to the Western Downs Digital Park, a long-term commitment to the state, with the site planned to come online in 2027. He added that it was a major win that will deliver more jobs and put more energy into Queensland’s grid.Transcript is attached....
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