Texas has seen an unusually high unemployment rate among its graduates due to the rapid development of AI and the large-scale construction of data centers. The state also has the most data centers under construction in the United States. Research by the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank found that since the release of ChatGPT, job openings in industries heavily affected by AI have decreased by about 8%, with a significant impact on university graduates. Previously, Texas Governor Greg Abott supported the construction of AI data centers, and power demand increased from approximately 48 gigawatts in 2023 to over 474 gigawatts, making the state one of the fastest-growing regions. However, due to public opposition and the approaching midterm elections, Abott changed his stance, criticizing the AI industry and announcing a suspension of new data center connections to the grid. Analysis by Stanford University’s Digital Economy Lab shows that the number of people working in jobs most affected by AI has decreased among people aged 22 to 25, while those in jobs least affected have increased. Although it is difficult to determine the exact number of jobs replaced or the real reasons for layoffs, polls show that 72% of respondents believe it is a bad time to look for work, and workers’ confidence...
In Texas, the rapid development of AI has led to an unusually high unemployment rate among local graduates. The state also has the most data centers under construction in the United States. Research by the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank found that since the release of ChatGPT, recruitment for jobs in industries heavily affected by AI has decreased by about 8%, with a significant impact on university graduates. Previously, Texas Governor Greg Abott supported the construction of AI data centers, and power demand increased from approximately 48 gigawatts in 2023 to over 474 gigawatts, making the state one of the fastest-growing regions. However, due to public opposition and the approaching midterm elections, Abott changed his stance, criticizing the AI industry and announcing a suspension of new data center connections to the grid. Analysis by Stanford University’s Digital Economy Lab shows that the number of people employed in jobs most affected by AI has decreased among people aged 22 to 25, while those in jobs least affected have increased. Although it is difficult to determine the exact number of jobs replaced or the real reasons for layoffs, polls show that 72% of respondents believe that finding a job is a bad time, and workers’ confidence has been undermined.