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Oct 6, 2025
Raw Story
'It's a talent tax': AI CEOs fear demise as they accuse Trump of launching 'labor war'
Raw Story reported on the Trump administration’s proposal to impose a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, sparking concern among AI and tech leaders. Skillit’s founder & CEO Fraser Patterson, described the move as less about immigration policy and more a “labor war strategy,” enabling Big Tech to hoard global talent while shutting out startups. Fraser warned this would weaken U.S. competitiveness, gift Europe and Canada new opportunities, and drive greater offshoring just as America needs talent to build critical infrastructure.
Sep 25, 2025
The Builder’s Daily
Sorry robots, humans are still the future of homebuilding
In this interview with Richard Lawson, Fraser argues that the biggest risk for homebuilding isn’t automation, it’s the chronic shortage of skilled frontline workers. He highlights how labor shortages are forcing builders to turn down projects and stretch timelines, costing the industry billions annually. While robotics and AI are hyped, Fraser says the complexity and variability of construction sites make human labor irreplaceable for the foreseeable future. He also points to the need for better digital profiles, training pipelines, and workforce access as key levers to solve the crisis.
Aug 22, 2025
For Construction Pros
Skilled trades are the ultimate 'remote-proof', AI-resistant career path
The article explores how the rise of AI and automation is threatening many white-collar jobs—but skilled trades remain resilient and essential. Fraser argues that plumbers, electricians, builders, and other craft professionals are uniquely “remote-proof” due to the local, physical nature of their work and the high dexterity required. Fraser notes America’s infrastructure demands are escalating and that trade workers will see rising wages and opportunity as supply remains scarce.
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