Daily Tech Headlines Australian Govt. Issues Expectations for Data Centers - DTH
Mar 23, 2026
Australia sets five formal expectations for domestic data center and AI infrastructure developers. European broadcasters push to classify smart TV makers under strict Digital Markets Act rules. Sony and TCL near a major joint venture announcement. Tencent embeds an AI ClawBot inside WeChat for interactive tasks. Mexico City launches a WhatsApp chatbot for 2026 World Cup visitors.
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Australia Publishes Data Center Expectations
- The Australian government set five formal expectations for data centre and AI infrastructure operators including clean energy self-generation, paying transmission costs, efficient water use, workforce investment, and data sovereignty.
- Reuters noted access must be enabled on favourable terms for startups, researchers, and not-for-profits while prioritising national security and Australian data sovereignty.
Broadcasters Push DMA For Smart TV OSes
- Broadcasters urged the EU to treat smart TV makers as Digital Markets Act gatekeepers, citing a 2025 study and naming Amazon Fire OS and Samsung Tizen.
- They argued major TV OSes should face DMA oversight even if they fall below user or market-cap thresholds.
Sony TCL Joint Venture Nears Completion
- Sony is close to a joint venture deal with TCL valued near $1 billion, where Sony would hold 49% and TCL 51% per a January memorandum of understanding.
- Bloomberg reported an announcement could come by the end of March.