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AI firms face labor bottleneck in electrician and carpenter hiring
The reports argue AI progress depends not just on code, but on shortages of skilled workers for hands-on roles like electrical work and carpentry.
The New York Times Business and New York Times Economy say artificial intelligence companies are expanding hiring for skilled, physical trades, including electricians and carpenters, at large scale.
According to the outlets, the near-term challenge for AI is not only building technology, but also securing enough people with the hands-on skills needed to support the broader AI ecosystem.
Both reports frame the demand for these trades as a practical constraint that could affect how quickly AI-related projects and deployments can move forward.