Meta is hit by three lawsuits over claims its automated 2025 layoffs discriminated against workers on health-related leave or with protected disabilities. Current and former employees argue the system operated in a biased manner. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Albanese unveiled new rules for data centres under a updated AI strategy expected in July 2026. The plan includes energy and infrastructure standards and cracks down on copyright breaches. AI companies also lost a legal battle to dodge copyright fines. Some Labor MPs quietly raised concerns, as international figures plan to discuss AI ethics at a Vatican meeting.