O'Leary calls data center politics a temporary headache for electricians

Kevin O'Leary, the investor known for his role on Shark Tank, posted a warning to politicians on X last week. He believes the current pushback against AI data centers is about to reverse. His…

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Investor Kevin O'Leary predicts state resistance to AI data centers will fade as local leaders see the construction payrolls. The work is for skilled trades, with journeyman electricians currently seeing advertised rates of $49 to $56 per hour in California.