Meta President Dina Powell McCormick told Axios' AI+DC Summit on Wednesday that the United States will need a "whole new workforce" within the next two years to remain competitive in the artificial intelligence race. She specifically cited the need for half a million electricians to build the vast infrastructure required in the U.S. alone.
McCormick, a former Republican official and prominent banking executive, joined Meta full-time as president and vice chairman in January. Her appointment reflects Meta's strategic focus on new technology development and dealmaking as the company expands its AI capabilities and infrastructure investments.