Artificial intelligence (AI) is the technological breakthrough of a generation, and its promise of economic returns is driving significant global investment. In the Asia Pacific, investment in AI will exceed $165 billion* by 2028.
This boom in spending is accompanied by physical investments in digital infrastructure – the data centres, subsea and terrestrial cables and utilities that will enable access to AI tools and services for billions of people.
This infrastructure is a critical opportunity that Australia can grasp to secure its long-term place as an AI leader in the Asia Pacific, bringing economic benefits that go beyond AI adoption alone. The chance to build a digital ecosystem spanning the entire value chain presents an economic upside which adds to the dividend already expected from the use of AI. However, this infrastructure opportunity cannot be achieved without a vision, and ultimately a plan, to seize it.
