U.S. data center spending hits $96.5 billion annual pace as AI buildout faces political test
AI Summary- U.S. data center construction spending reached a $96.5 billion annual pace in September.
- ConstructConnect recorded $9.4 billion in September starts, down from August’s $25.8 billion record.
- UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti linked a potential slowdown to Democratic control and stricter AI oversight.