{
  "id": 7717084,
  "title": "Anthropic lands deal in $31bn datacentre in western Queensland",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/anthropic-lands-deal-in-31bn-datacentre-in-western-queensland",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-16T05:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Guardian Technology",
    "slug": "guardian-technology",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/sep/16/anthropic-lands-31bn-datacentre-deal-in-western-queensland"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Anthropic, the company behind the AI language model Claude, has secured a $31.9 billion deal to build its first Australian data centre in western Queensland. Premier David Crisafulli announced the news in parliament, describing it as a \"major win\" that will generate jobs and increase energy on the state's grid. The proposed digital park, located near Dalby, will connect to the Braemar power station and is expected to open next year. Crisafulli highlighted Queensland's energy security and streamlined approval process as key factors in winning the investment. The state government has been granted a unique exemption, allowing it to use coal generators to power the data centre. Premier Crisafulli emphasized that the project must enhance energy generation, reduce power prices for Queenslanders, protect local water supplies, and involve community input during the decision-making process.",
  "summary": "Premier David Crisafulli has described the deal as a ‘major win’ that will deliver more jobs for the state The AI giant Anthropic, the developer behind the large language model Claude, has done a deal to lease the site of its first Australian datacentre in western Queensland. The state premier, David Crisafulli, announced the decision in parliament on Wednesday. Continue reading...",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian",
        "title": "Anthropic to build $31bn datacentre in western Queensland, David Crisafulli says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/anthropic-to-build-31bn-datacentre-in-western-queensland-david",
        "published": "2026-09-16T05:20:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}