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AI in the Radon Industry: Tools, Trust, and the Role of Professionals

January 07, 2026 • Indoor Environments Association • Season 1 • Episode 6

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Artificial intelligence is showing up everywhere — but what does it actually mean for the radon industry?

In this episode of The Indoor Environments Project, we take a grounded, professional look at how AI is beginning to influence radon measurement, mitigation design, quality control, documentation, and public communication — and where firm boundaries still need to remain.

January is Radon Awareness Month, making this conversation especially timely. While AI can support better data analysis, pattern recognition, and reporting, it is not a replacement for certified radon professionals, field experience, or professional judgment.

Host Diane Swecker is joined by two guests with complementary perspectives:

Lorin Stieff, Vice President of Rad Elec, with extensive experience in radon technology, software development, and standards work
Chad Smith, NRPP-certified radon measurement and mitigation professional, owner of Monarch Radon Testing, and founder of RadonSketch, bringing deep field and diagnostics expertise

Together, they discuss:

Where AI can genuinely support radon professionals
How AI may help with QA/QC, documentation, and defensibility
The risks, limitations, and ethical considerations of AI tools
Why trust, standards, and human accountability remain central to public health

The episode closes with a reminder of why radon testing matters — and a short song to help make the message stick.

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