Meta fast-tracks fiber technician training to solve a major data center bottleneck

Meta A new Meta program is set to train fiber technicians in four weeks. Fiber optic networks are a critical link in the construction and operation of AI data centers. AI companies are sprinting to build new data centers, but a shortage of technicians is causing headaches. The gold rush needed miners; the fracking boom needed welders; the AI surge needs fiber technicians. Meta on Monday announced a new program with real estate partner CBRE to train new fiber technicians in four weeks. The s...