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AI, the Electricians, and the Boom Towns

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

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

Big Tech Spending (Visual)

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

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/visualizing-big-tech-company-spending-on-ai-dat…

Musk's xAI Lands $6B to Fuel Growth

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

https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/25/elon-musks-xai-lands-billions-in-new-cash-to-f…

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

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

https://www.timesunion.com/capitol/article/new-law-require-state-agencies-monito…

OSHA Releases New PPE Arc Flash Guidance

OSHA has updated its Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines for arc flash protection, providing comprehensive recommendations for electrical worker safety. Source: njbmagazine.com

https://njbmagazine.com/njb-news-now/osha-releases-new-ppe-arc-flash-guidance/

How This Climate Tech Company Cleans Up Energy Grids

Clearloop is pioneering innovative solutions to decarbonize the most polluted energy grids, offering a targeted approach to addressing climate change through technological interventions. Source: fastcompany.com

https://www.fastcompany.com/91246164/clearloop-climate-tech-clean-up-dirtiest-en…

Salter : How to Put Justice into Grid Plans

An analysis of how grid planning can incorporate social justice principles, focusing on equitable energy infrastructure development. Source: romesentinel.com

https://www.romesentinel.com/townnews/hydrography/new-york-must-center-justice-i…

AI, Data Ctrs, And Climate Risk

Exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, data center infrastructure, and emerging climate-related challenges. Source: cleantechnica.com

https://cleantechnica.com/2024/12/12/ai-data-centers-climate-risks/

Nonprofits, Faith Groups Celebrate $20M for Resilience Hub

Detroit community organizations receive significant funding to develop climate resilience hubs, focusing on local food security and emergency preparedness. Source: detroitnews.com

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2024/12/16/detroit-foo…

Fish and Game Workers Go IBEW

Fish and game workers in Sherwood Park file to join the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), expanding union representation. Source: albertaworker.ca

https://albertaworker.ca/news/sherwood-park-fish-game-workers-file-to-unionize/

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