Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:LUMN) shares are soaring after the company announced it has secured $5 billion in new business driven by major demand for connectivity fueled by artificial intelligence (AI). The Details: Lumen said companies across industry sectors are seeking to secure fiber capacity quickly due to booming AI needs. The company also said it is in active discussions with customers to secure another $7 billion in sales opportunities to meet the increased customer demand. Read Also: What’s Going On With SoFi Stock After Earnings? Lumen created a new Custom Networks division to man…