NORTHERN ILLINOIS — We all know that artificial intelligence is taking the world by storm and it’s only continuing to grow by the minute. But how does it impact the workplace and industries that have existed for hundreds of years?

A new Gallup poll shows that AI use in the workforce has doubled over the last two years, now skyrocketing to 40 percent. Among the top industries using AI are technology, professional services, and finance but AI is also reshaping traditional trades like roofing.

To see just how far it’s come, 13 WREX spoke with a local roofer from Northern Illinois with Peterson Roofing Inc. about how AI can improve your roof quickly and efficiently.

The History

“There were no nail guns. There were very few even staple guns. So we were hand nailing for many many years,

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