The rapid installation of AI data centers in the U.S. is causing a boom in blue-collar jobs. Experts tell CBS News that most of the opportunities are for temporary construction workers. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo breaks it down.
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AI data centers creating temporary blue-collar jobs surge
The rapid installation of AI data centers in the U.S. is causing a boom in blue-collar jobs. Experts tell CBS News that most of the opportunities are for temporary construction workers. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo breaks it down.
Published May 29, 2026, 10:32 PM
Updated May 29, 2026, 10:45 PM4.6K
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