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Robotic arms and human technicians collaborating in a modern data center, symbolizing AI's role in skilled trades and infrastructure.

AI's surprising role in boosting skilled trades education wages

QTS, a Blackstone portfolio company, plans to increase its workforce from 10,000 to 40,000 workers by year-end, a 300% increase.

Ben Foster·May 20, 2026

A master electrician uses an AI diagnostic tool to identify complex wiring faults, showcasing the synergy between human skill and advanced technology in the trades.

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AI in Skilled Trades: Navigating Ethical Frontiers

A master electrician in rural Iowa now uses an AI-powered diagnostic tool that identifies complex wiring faults in minutes, a task that once took hours of specialized human expertise and multiple site

Rick Donovan·May 15, 2026