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← Thursday, July 30, 2026
A.I. companies are recruiting electricians and carpenters by the thousands(nytimes.com)
310 points by thm 46 days ago | 389 comments
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HN Discussion:
  • ~Warns the trades boom is cyclical and risky for career decisions
  • ↑AI infrastructure buildout will expand to other trades like plumbing
  • ↑Happy that tradespeople are getting well-paid work
  • •These are really infrastructure companies, not AI companies
  • ↓The AI bubble may burst soon, ending this hiring trend