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29 October 2026

Scrapped Firmus float casts doubt on billions in AI data centre builds

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Scrapped Firmus float casts doubt on billions in AI data centre builds

Billions of dollars in commitments to buy AI chips by Firmus are in doubt as a result of the Australian data centre company's stalled attempt to go public, according to records filed with the financial regulator.

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