Since the day ChatGPT was introduced to the world a little over a year ago, artificial intelligence has become part of work and life in a way that simply wasn’t the case before November 30, 2022. HVAC is no exception. Two technology companies — Bluon and Interplay Learning — have released AI tools designed specifically for HVAC technicians to use on the job, and among software providers, AI is now routinely used to simplify back-end work for contractors. And major manufacturers are now leaning into smart technology as well.