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Google is reportedly planning to establish a substantial artificial intelligence data centre on Australia’s remote Christmas Island, an Indian Ocean outpost.
This development follows a cloud agreement signed earlier this year with the Department of Defence, according to documents reviewed by Reuters and official interviews.
Details surrounding the facility on the tiny island, located 350 km south of Indonesia, have not been previously disclosed, with its projected size, cost, and potential uses remaining confidential.
Nevertheless, military experts suggest such a centre would be a valuable strategic asset, particularly as defence officials increasingly view the island as a critical frontl
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