A single $9 billion investment is quietly reshaping the future of AI—and it’s not happening in Silicon Valley or Northern Virginia. It’s happening in South Carolina.

In this deep dive, we unpack one of the most strategically significant AI infrastructure investments in the U.S. to date—spanning data center expansion, new construction, and a targeted workforce development initiative that may redefine how local economies participate in global tech growth.

Here’s what’s inside:

• Why $9 billion is being funneled into Berkeley and Dorchester Counties
• The physical requirements of AI: power, cooling, land, and fiber
• How the race to deploy next-gen AI is triggering a new kind of infrastructure boom
• What low PUE design means for sustainable data center operations
• Why the Electrical Training Alliance is at the heart of this investment
• How AI is being integrated into vocational training—not just software engineering
• The critical role of skilled electricians and technicians in running 24/7 AI infrastructure
• And why this isn’t just about buildings—but about building resilient local economies

Key takeaway?
This is AI going local. It’s not just a cloud phenomenon. It’s data centers, workforce training, and infrastructure embedded in specific geographies. South Carolina is being positioned as a strategic AI backbone, not just for today—but for the decade ahead.

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