Phys.org
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 11:40 PM1 min readVerified Wire
We studied 1,584 data centers—and found the buildings full of machines are tied to modest local job growth

Archived syndication image from Phys.org Direct Publisher Wire

Data centers require enormous investments: land, buildings, computer equipment and power infrastructure. Yet, once they're up and running, they tend to employ no more than a few dozen people in occupations such as IT technicians, engineers and security guards. With billions of dollars flowing into new data centers across the United States, communities are asking what they will get in return.
Developing story reported by Phys.org. Further verified dispatches and detailed updates will follow shortly as confirmed by correspondents.