Getting an electrician or carpenter in the U.S. is almost impossible. They’re all building AI data centers

A data center boom tied to AI is driving a shortage of electricians, carpenters and other trades in the U.S.

Big tech and investors are speeding up projects, raising wages and launching training programs to attract workers.

The labor squeeze is pushing up construction costs and diverting workers from housing, infrastructure and industrial projects.

Analysts warn that if the boom cools, the market could be left with too many trained workers.