This weekly update covers exciting developments in artificial intelligence infrastructure and city planning happening around the world. Smart cities are changing rapidly as companies build massive AI data centers to power the future of technology. In the United States, there are big projects happening in Wisconsin and California to create these powerful computer centers.

The biggest challenge everyone is talking about is electricity. AI data centers use enormous amounts of power, and experts predict power usage will jump by 160% by 2030. This means cities need to build new power plants and upgrade electricity systems to keep up with this demand. Engineers and builders are discovering that constructing AI data centers is much harder than building regular ones because they need special cooling systems, unique materials, and different designs.

One amazing announcement this week was when the United States Air Force offered to lease federal land on five military bases for private companies to build AI data centers. The largest opportunity is at Edwards Air Force Base in California with over 2,100 acres available. This shows how important AI infrastructure has become to governments.

Engineers and construction workers are in high demand right now. The industry needs about 439,000 new skilled workers to build all these data centers. Companies are learning to work together with suppliers earlier and plan projects years in advance to handle all these new challenges.

Meanwhile, technology companies like Oracle and OpenAI announced plans for a $15 billion AI data center project in Port Washington, Wisconsin. This Lighthouse campus will create thousands of jobs and contribute billions to the local economy. The project shows how AI infrastructure is spreading beyond traditional tech hubs to new cities and regions.

Across the infrastructure world, artificial intelligence is becoming a tool to help engineers work smarter. AI can handle routine tasks, letting professionals focus on complex problems and creative work. This transformation is reshaping how cities plan transportation, manage energy, and build for the future.