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Blackstone Leads $10 Billion Firmus Loan to Back AI Infrastructure Push

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One of the largest private debt transactions ever completed in Australia will bankroll the next phase of Firmus’ rollout of energy efficient AI infrastructure. As Oliver Curtis and Tim Rosenfield push their IPO timeline back,

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The article reports on a significant financial transaction where Blackstone extends a $10 billion loan to Firmus to support the deployment of energy-efficient AI infrastructure in Australia. This deal ranks among the largest private debt transactions in the country, indicating substantial investment in AI capabilities. While the focus is on the economic and infrastructural aspects, the article indirectly connects to AI safety through the emphasis on sustainable infrastructure development. However, the content does not delve into existential or catastrophic AI risks or policy measures directly addressing such concerns.

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Blackstone leads $US10bn Firmus loan to back AI infrastructure pushOne of the largest private debt transactions ever completed in Australia will bankroll the next phase of Firmus’ rollout of energy efficient AI infrastructure. As Oliver Curtis and Tim Rosenfield push their IPO timeline back, All your news for a great price Unlock this story and more with your subscription Digital $1 a week for 4 weeks($4 min. cost). Then $44 charged every 4 weeks.* No lock-in contract Unlimited access on app & web A digital version of Today’s paper Daily puzzles & Mind Games Complimentary access to The Wall Street Journal *Read the fine print The Australian Digital subscription costs $4 charged for a duration of 4 weeks, after which it automatically renews to $44 charged every 4 weeks. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Not in conjunction with any other offer. New customers only. Prices after any early discounted periods may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. See www.theaustralian.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Digital 12 Month Plan $8 a week for the first 12 months($416 min. cost) charged as $32 every 4 weeks. Then $32 charged every 4 weeks.* Lock in & save Unlimited access on app & web A digital version of Today’s paper Daily puzzles & Mind Games Complimentary access to The Wall Street Journal *Read the fine print The Australian Digital 12 Month Plan costs $416 (min. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $32 every 4 weeks. This automatically renews after the first 12 months to be charged as $32 (min. cost) every 4 weeks. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. No cancellations during the first 12 months. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. See www.theaustralian.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Benefits of Full Digital Access Unlimited access Expert news and commentary, accessible anytime on web & app. Today’s paper Swipe through the digital newspaper, liftouts, and archive. Newsletters Be in the know with subscriber-exclusive news emails. The Wall Street Journal Enjoy complimentary access to The Wall Street Journal. Mind Games Play daily crosswords, sudoku and more with Mind Games. Unlimited access Expert news and commentary, accessible anytime on web & app. Today’s paper Swipe through the digital newspaper, liftouts, and archive. Newsletters Be in the know with subscriber-exclusive news emails. The Wall Street Journal Enjoy complimentary access to The Wall Street Journal. Mind Games Play daily crosswords, sudoku and more with Mind Games.Benefits of Full Digital Access Unlimited access Expert news and commentary, accessible anytime on web & app. Today’s paper Swipe through the digital newspaper, liftouts, and archive. Newsletters Be in the know with subscriber-exclusive news emails. The Wall Street Journal Enjoy complimentary access to The Wall Street Journal. Mind Games Play daily crosswords, sudoku and more with Mind Games. Unlimited access Expert news and commentary, accessible anytime on web & app. Today’s paper Swipe through the digital newspaper, liftouts, and archive. Newsletters Be in the know with subscriber-exclusive news emails. The Wall Street Journal Enjoy complimentary access to The Wall Street Journal. Mind Games Play daily crosswords, sudoku and more with Mind Games. Subscribe Other subscription options Corporate Subscriptions Your Selection: $0 Your Selection – Change selection Today’s Total $0 Read the fine print Terms and Conditions Sorry, we are unable to process your request at this time. Please try again later.