Australia's need for data centres is growing exponentially as artificial intelligence advances and more critical systems like banking and healthcare go digital.

But these large, power-hungry warehouses are causing planning and environmental headaches across the world. 

As multinational corporations pledge billions to establish centres on Australian soil, concerns are growing over the nation's data sovereignty.

• Guest: Toby Walsh, Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the University of New South Wales
• Producer: Grace Stranger