NJBIA, IBEW Local 102 Set Record Straight on AI Data Centers in New Op-Ed
Business and labor leaders in New Jersey published an op-ed to counter misinformation about AI data center development in the state. They clarified issues regarding electricity costs, water usage, emissions, noise levels, and community impact, advocating for New Jersey to embrace AI innovation. The op-ed cited CoreWeave's project in Kenilworth as an example of responsible development funding its own infrastructure.
An op-ed penned by Michele Siekerka, President and CEO of NJBIA, and Bernie Corrigan, President of IBEW Local 102, on NJ.com, aims to dispel common misconceptions surrounding AI data center development in New Jersey. While endorsing Governor Mikie Sherrill's push for transparency and community review in her data center plan, the authors stress the importance of New Jersey seizing the opportunity to lead in AI innovation rather than succumbing to