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Local opposition can delay projects that support AI infrastructure and related employment in several states.

What to watch next

Monitor state utility commission hearings on new power contracts for data centers scheduled in the next quarter.
Monitor monthly construction employment data and any new federal workforce training initiatives.

Datacenters timesofindia.indiatimes.com · Jun 12, 2026 06:46 UTC

Cerebras CEO attributes data center opposition to builders

The CEO of Cerebras Systems, which completed a major 2026 IPO, stated that data center builders and operators are responsible for community pushback. He argued their practices provoke resistance to n…

Tech fortune.com · Jun 2, 2026 21:14 UTC

Data center firms recruit Gen Z for skilled trades

The CEO of Dycom Industries described efforts to recruit younger workers into data center construction roles. The company offers two weeks of vacation from the first day of employment.