As AI data center developments expand, rural America is poised to offer ideal locations for operators.
Artificial intelligence is fueling rapid growth and innovation across industries, creating both opportunities and challenges at every turn. Data centers is among the most recent industries to go all in on AI-powered infrastructure, with major players, such as Microsoft and Amazon, announcing plans to expand AI data center developments. A recent McKinsey study suggests demand for AI-ready data center capacity will rise at an average rate of 33% per year between 2023 and 2030.