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Backlash as American tech giants look to build data centers in Australia

NPR | By Kristina Kukolja
Published October 8, 2026 at 5:20 PM CDT

Facing legal challenges and public backlash at home, American tech giants are looking abroad for new opportunities in Australia. But the reception down under may not be quite as warm as they hope.

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