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48% of small businesses plan to adopt Artificial Intelligence this year, focusing on customer-facing apps.

Nearly every facet of business is evolving with the advent of artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge technologies. Small business operators are no longer regarding AI as a trend; it is now an integral part of their strategy. Approximately 80% of small business leaders are using or intend to utilize Artificial Intelligence, driven by its capabilities to enhance innovation and competitiveness, as shown in JPMorgan Chase´s 2025 Business Leaders Outlook Survey.

Artificial Intelligence tools are vital for maintaining competitiveness in a data-driven world, with nearly half of the small business owners planning to incorporate AI tools specifically for customer-facing applications, such as chatbots and customer service automation. Additionally, businesses are determined to invest in technologies that improve efficiency and ensure sustainable growth.

AI´s potential includes learning, reasoning, and problem-solving, with applications in marketing, customer service automation, data analysis, and operational efficiencies. This emphasis on emergent tech is critical for small businesses in automating tasks, freeing their workforce for more strategic endeavors. Moreover, personalized AI solutions allow businesses to innovate, reduce costs, and optimize operations, ultimately benefiting the bottom line.

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UK mps open inquiry into artificial intelligence and edtech in education

UK mps have launched a cross party inquiry into how artificial intelligence and education technology are reshaping learning across early years, schools, colleges and universities, and how government should balance innovation with safeguards. The education committee will examine opportunities to improve teaching and workload alongside risks around inequality, privacy, safeguarding and assessment.

Most UK firms see Artificial Intelligence training gap as shadow tool use grows

New research finds that 6 in 10 UK businesses say employees lack comprehensive Artificial Intelligence training, even as shadow use of unapproved tools becomes widespread and investment surges. Executives warn that without stronger skills, governance and strategy, many organisations risk missing out on expected Artificial Intelligence returns.

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