Australians Affected By AI - Work & National Infrastructure Impact

Seeking Australian voices for an upcoming series on AI, work, and national infrastructure. I’m currently reporting a major feature series examining the real-world impact of generative AI on Australian workplaces, local communities, and the broader economy. While policy frameworks and mega-investments capture the headlines, I’m looking to ground the numbers in real, lived experiences. I am looking to chat to: Displaced/shifted workers: Mid-career or entry-level professionals (admin, tech, corporate, creative) whose roles have been directly impacted, restructured, or eliminated due to AI integration. (Anonymity fully guaranteed if required.) Data centre industry insiders: Electricians, HVAC engineers, site managers, or technicians working on the frontlines of hyperscale data centre construction and operations across Australia. Parents and teenagers: Families navigating the introduction of AI at home - from homework tools to teenagers forming daily habits with conversational AI companion apps. Founders and researchers: Local AI talent or academic researchers weighing up whether to stay in Australia or relocate overseas due to compute costs and VC availability. Happy to chat over email, text or on the phone. How to connect: DM me directly here on LinkedIn (my inbox is open). Email me confidentially at: [email redacted] Know someone who fits one of these descriptions? Tag them below or repost this to your network.