Industry and IBEW News

Yale's New Drama, Theater Building Gets Ok

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/drama_school

Yale University receives approval for the construction of a new drama and theater building, expanding its performing arts facilities. The project represents a significant addition to the university's campus infrastructure. **Source: newhavenindependent.org**

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