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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s here, and small businesses can take advantage of it just as much as large corporations. From automating routine tasks to enhancing collaboration and cybersecurity, AI is transforming how businesses operate.

The good news? You don’t need to invest in expensive, complex AI systems to benefit. Many of the tools you already use—like Microsoft 365—have AI-powered features built-in. The key is knowing where to look and how to implement them effectively.

A decade ago, cybersecurity was seen as a sort of luxury service for large corporations. Today, it’s something that even the smallest businesses need to prepare for. 

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are now prime targets for cybercriminals. In fact, nearly half of all cyberattacks are aimed at small businesses—yet many don’t have the tools or expertise to defend themselves effectively.

AI is transforming the business landscape. One tool leading this revolution is ChatGPT.

But what is ChatGPT? The AI chatbot is essentially a virtual assistant that can automate tasks, enhance customer service, and even assist in content creation. In broad terms, ChatGPT can perform some tasks that would normally require human intelligence. Like a human, it’s far from perfect, but there are a lot of interesting ways the AI can help you.

This guide will show you how to use ChatGPT for your business, offering practical tips and strategies to leverage this powerful AI tool for business growth.

In the Lone Star State, businesses are always looking for ways to stay ahead of the curve, and implementing artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a competitive necessity. However, before Texas businesses dive into the world of AI, there are critical steps that must be taken to ensure a successful integration. From cybersecurity audits to setting clear expectations, this guide outlines 14 essential steps your Texas business should consider before pulling the trigger on AI.

Technology has been moving fast over the last few years… or has it? 

It depends on who you ask, and how they interact with it every day. This post is for those of us who are frankly too busy to really dive into the waters of cutting-edge technology, but want to make sure we’re not leaving money on the table when it comes to operating our businesses.

AI is here. It’s no longer a futuristic concept, and it is transformative. At the same time, it’s also a little bit of a marketing buzzword. Let’s clear up this very complex topic—hopefully by the end of this article, you’ll be able to make some actionable decisions on AI and your business.

AI has been the buzzword of the year when it comes to the technology world, and for good reason. While what we know of as “AI” isn’t necessarily new, and it isn’t even technically artificial intelligence, it’s definitely becoming a groundbreaking new industry that is changing the way a lot of businesses and individuals do things. That being said, like all technologies, it can and will be used for nefarious purposes.

AI is suddenly everywhere these days. All of our software is suddenly “powered by AI” or taking advantage of artificial intelligence for new features. Social media posts and videos are going viral about how AI is creating works of art, writing screenplays, and composing music.

That brings up the question—is AI here for our jobs? Will it be replacing employees and saving businesses a ton of money?