AI may be dominating headlines, but it’s also quietly pushing the U.S.’ fiber infrastructure to its limits. A new Fiber Broadband Association report flags that supporting AI’s growing data demands will mean hyperscale data center capacity increasing at least threefold by 2029, which would warrant expansion in fiber route miles and fiber miles. Meanwhile, AI was a major talking point at this year’s C2HR Con, where HR leaders explored how the technology could automate routine tasks and free up time for strategic work. Companies are focusing on guiding adoption meticulously to ensure AI acts as a tool that enhances—not replaces—the human workforce.