Saint John touted as ‘hidden gem’ for artifcial intelligence

Saint John is being touted as a 'hidden gem' for artificial intelligence due to its under-used fibre system, known as dark fibre, which was developed by NBTel. VoltaGrid and Beacon AI Centres plan to build a data centre in the city, leveraging this resource. Former premier Frank McKenna supports the project, highlighting the historical relationship between the provincial government and NBTel. However, concerns have been raised about the environmental impact and the sustainability of the AI industry.