Samsung is slopping AI ads all over its social channels
February 17, 2026
Samsung’s AI-Generated Marketing: A Warning Shot for Trade Contractors Still Using 2015 Marketing Tactics Executive Brief The Gist: Samsung is
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5 ways to turn AI from a buzzword into real-world success in 2026
February 17, 2026
AI in Construction 2026: Stop Talking, Start Profiting Executive Brief The Gist: Construction AI is no longer experimental—contractors using automation
Read moreLet’s talk about Ring, lost dogs, and the surveillance state
February 16, 2026
Ring’s Super Bowl Ad Sparks Privacy Backlash: What Smart Home Contractors Need to Know Now Executive Brief The Gist: Ring’s
Read moreAfter spooking Hollywood, ByteDance will tweak safeguards on new AI model
February 16, 2026
ByteDance’s AI Video Tool Sparks Hollywood Lawsuit Threat—What Contractors Need to Know About Content Licensing in 2026 Executive Brief The
Read moreOpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger is joining OpenAI
February 15, 2026
OpenAI’s Multi-Agent Push: Why Your Field Service Software Will Change by 2027 Executive Brief The Gist: OpenAI just hired Peter
Read moreI hate my AI pet with every fiber of my being
February 15, 2026
Why AI “Customer Service Pets” Will Tank Your Contractor Business in 2026 Executive Brief The Gist: Casio’s AI pet “Moflin”
Read moreAI can’t make good video game worlds yet, and it might never be able to
February 15, 2026
Why Contractors Should Care About AI’s Creative Limits (Before You Waste $5K on “AI Marketing”) Executive Brief The Gist: Video
Read moreMy Uncanny AI Valentines
February 14, 2026
AI Companion Apps Are Training Your Customers to Expect 24/7 Responses—Here’s How Contractors Must Adapt Executive Brief The Gist: AI
Read moreWhat’s behind the mass exodus at xAI?
February 13, 2026
xAI’s Leadership Exodus: What Contractors Need to Know About AI Stability Executive Brief The Gist: Elon Musk’s xAI is hemorrhaging
Read moreHilti Officially Releases EXO-01 Exoskeleton, Names Price
February 13, 2026
Hilti’s $5,000 Exoskeleton: The Wearable Tech That Could Save Your Crew’s Backs Executive Brief The Gist: Hilti just launched the
Read moreSeven construction technology trends for 2026 – Construction Briefing
February 13, 2026
# Seven Construction Tech Trends That Will Separate Winners from Losers in 2026 Executive Brief The Gist: Construction Briefing identifies
Read moreBrick & Mortar Ventures’ Darren Bechtel On AI, Robots and the Next Big Thing(s) – Commercial Observer
February 13, 2026
Bechtel’s Billion-Dollar Bet: Why Construction’s Biggest Name Is Going All-In on AI and Robots Executive Brief The Gist: Darren Bechtel—heir
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