Will data center job creation live up to hype? I have some concerns.

This analysis from Good Jobs First scrutinizes data center job creation claims, finding that nearly half of state data center subsidies require no job creation, and those that do typically require 50 or fewer positions. The article documents how many promised jobs are filled by subcontractors or temp agencies rather than direct employees, may not go to local workers, and include lower-wage roles like security and landscaping alongside tech positions. It calls on public officials to include strong, transparent hiring requirements—including local hiring provisions—in subsidy agreements to ensure company promises are enforceable.