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AI Data-Center Spending Outpaces Historic U.S. Infrastructure Booms

Investment in AI data centers has surpassed the combined historical spending on canals, railroads and the electrical grid, according to reporting on the current buildout. The surge is generating jobs and lifting stock valuations tied to AI infrastructure, even as it strains construction resources and materials markets.

wsj.com · 2026-09-24

Inside America's AI Data Centers: A Look at the Human Labor Behind the Boom

Data center technicians spend their shifts walking miles of server rows, sniffing for burning smells, and checking equipment for damage—including from birds—as they keep facilities powering the AI build-out running smoothly. The work combines physical inspection routines with constant vigilance for small warning signs that could signal bigger equipment failures.

wsj.com · 2026-09-19