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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.

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

Diverse individuals learning carpentry and electrical skills in a modern training facility, emphasizing the value of human expertise in skilled trades.

Trades

Lowe's Foundation invests $250M in skilled trades training

Lowe's Foundation is investing $250 million over the next decade to train 250,000 skilled trade workers.

Rick Donovan·May 4, 2026