The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) marks one of the most significant technological revolutions since the internet's inception over three decades ago. While some envision a future where machines outperform humans, a more pressing concern looms: the massive energy consumption required to sustain this revolutionary technology.
In the heart of Regional Victoria, a silent crisis looms, one that's about to make a loud statement. The switch-off of the Time network's Free To Air television signal in the town of Mildura is not just a local event; it's acanary in the coalmine for Australia's television industry. This move, affecting 70,000 people, is a stark reminder of the financial quagmire that has gripped the industry, driven by falling advertising revenues, rising costs, and an ever-widening loss margin.