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AI, the Electricians, and the Boom Towns

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/25/technology/ai-data-centers-electricians.html

An exploration of how the AI boom is creating new opportunities for IBEW electricians in data center construction and maintenance across emerging tech hubs. | source: nytimes.com

Big Tech Spending (Visual)

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/visualizing-big-tech-company-spending-on-ai-data-centers/

Visual breakdown of major technology companies' investments in AI infrastructure and data center development, highlighting the scale of current and planned construction projects. | source: visualcapitalist.com

Musk's xAI Lands $6B to Fuel Growth

https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/25/elon-musks-xai-lands-billions-in-new-cash-to-fuel-ai-ambitions/

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI secures $6 billion in funding, potentially leading to new data center construction and infrastructure development projects. | source: techcrunch.com

Labor-backed Law to Require Agencies to Monitor Use of Generative AI

https://www.timesunion.com/capitol/article/new-law-require-state-agencies-monitor-use-19999749.php

New legislation supported by labor organizations mandates state agencies to track and report their use of AI technologies, ensuring transparency and worker protection. | source: timesunion.com

Three Mile Island, Notorious in Nuclear Power's Past, May Herald Its Future

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/30/business/energy-environment/three-mile-island-nuclear-energy.html

Examination of how Three Mile Island's legacy is being reconsidered amid renewed interest in nuclear energy. The article explores current proposals for advanced nuclear technologies at the site, changing public perceptions of nuclear power, and the role of nuclear energy in Pennsylvania's clean energy future. Features interviews with energy experts, local officials, and community stakeholders. Source: nytimes.com