As AI assistants begin shopping, booking, and transacting on behalf of consumers, major websites are pushing back. The resulting conflict over security, access, and commercial control could shape the future of the internet.
Contributing Writer • October 18, 2026 • 12 min read
Across the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical trades, a quiet transformation is underway. AI dispatch systems are replacing whiteboard schedules and gut instincts with route optimization, predictive availability, and dynamic job assignment.
Marcus Cole • May 12, 2026 • 5 min read
Service agreements — maintenance contracts, preventive service plans, extended warranties — represent the most durable revenue in the trades. AI is now reshaping every dimension of that business, from dynamic pricing to predictive fulfillment triggers.
Marcus Cole • May 8, 2026 • 4 min read
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