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Australian lenders adopt AI faster than data readiness
Most Australian lenders are using agentic AI in underwriting, but just 3% say their data is fully ready for AI-driven decisions.
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Australia's net zero goal faces fresh strain as billions flow into data centres that could lift power demand, water use and emissions.
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