Backlash presents biggest hurdle to data centers: AirTrunk boss

TechnologyFounder and CEO says Australian government needs to set clear rulesAirTrunk CEO Robin Khuda, far right, takes part in a panel discussion at the Nikkei Asia Forum Sydney on Aug. 26. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)SHAUN TURTONAugust 26, 2026 18:25 JSTSYDNEY -- Growing backlash in communities where data centers are to be built is among the greatest threats to their rollout in Australia and beyond, the head of one of the region's largest data center developers and operators said at the Nikkei Asia Forum in Sydney on Wednesday.