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Microsoft President Says UK Should Lead Global AI Regulation Microsoft President Brad Smith is calling for urgent government oversight of artificial intelligence, arguing that AI companies currently face less regulation than everyday products like washing machines and milk. Speaking publicly, Smith highlighted the gap between how strictly traditional industries are
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How to Use AI to Create Video Scripts for Your Business Social Media Short-form video is one of the highest-performing content types on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn right now — and most small business owners avoid it because they don't know what to say. AI can fix that
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AI Industry Faces Trust Problem: Can Transparency Fix Data Center Backlash? Major AI companies are running into a wall of local opposition to massive data centers—and industry insiders say the problem isn't the facilities themselves, it's a lack of trust. Some tech leaders are now
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How to Use AI to Build a Referral Program for Your Small Business Word-of-mouth has always been the most powerful marketing a small business can get — and a referral program turns that into something you can actually track and repeat. The problem is that most small business owners either never
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AI Agents Are Moving Into Text Messages—Here's What That Means for You A new wave of AI assistants can now live directly in your text messages, eliminating the need to download apps or switch between platforms. These agents range from general-purpose helpers to specialized tools for families,
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Best AI Tools for Health and Wellness Businesses in 2026 If you run a yoga studio, massage practice, nutrition coaching business, or any other health and wellness operation, AI tools have quietly become one of the most practical ways to save time and look more professional — without hiring extra staff.
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TypeSafe's Jev AI Model Hits $7.5B Valuation—Here's What It Means for Your Bottom Line TypeSafe, the maker of Jev, a new AI model that doesn't rely on traditional text-based processing like ChatGPT or Claude, just reached a $7.5 billion valuation weeks
How to Use AI to Create Video Scripts for Your Business Social Media Short-form video is one of the highest-performing content types on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn right now — and most small business owners avoid it because they don't know what to say. AI can fix that
How to Use AI to Build a Referral Program for Your Small Business Word-of-mouth has always been the most powerful marketing a small business can get — and a referral program turns that into something you can actually track and repeat. The problem is that most small business owners either never
Best AI Tools for Health and Wellness Businesses in 2026 If you run a yoga studio, massage practice, nutrition coaching business, or any other health and wellness operation, AI tools have quietly become one of the most practical ways to save time and look more professional — without hiring extra staff.
How to Use AI to Research Your Competitors as a Small Business Knowing what your competitors are up to used to take hours of manual digging — scrolling through their websites, reading reviews, guessing at their pricing. AI tools have changed that. You can now get a clear picture of your
How to Use AI to Research Your Competitors as a Small Business Knowing what your competitors are up to used to take hours of manual digging — scrolling through their websites, reading reviews, guessing at their pricing. AI tools have changed that. You can now get a clear picture of your
OpenAI's Real Revenue Falls $20 Billion Short of Hype OpenAI's actual revenue is reportedly around $50 billion, not the $70 billion that was previously reported. The startup behind ChatGPT is still generating massive income, but the gap between expectations and reality is significant—especially as the
How to Use AI to Write Thank-You Emails That Bring Customers Back A well-timed thank-you email is one of the cheapest ways to turn a one-time buyer into a repeat customer — and most small businesses either skip it entirely or send something so generic it gets ignored. AI can help
Nous Research Hits $1.5B Valuation, Launches AI Agents for Your Business Nous Research, the company behind Hermes Agent, just closed a $90 million Series B funding round, pushing its valuation to $1.5 billion. The startup is now rolling out AI agents designed specifically for business users—tools that
Best AI Tools for E-Commerce Small Businesses in 2026 If you're running an online store with a small team, you're probably doing the work of five people. AI tools for e-commerce small businesses have gotten good enough in 2026 that some of that load can actually
Lightweight AI Model Offers Faster, Cheaper Content Moderation for Small Businesses Musubi released PolicyLM-1.7B this week, a compact decision model designed to handle real-time content moderation. The model comes with open weights, meaning small businesses can download and use it without paying licensing fees. Unlike larger AI systems that
How to Use AI to Create a Brand Voice Guide for Your Business If every piece of writing your business puts out sounds a little different — your Instagram feels casual, your emails feel stiff, your website sounds like someone else entirely — you have a brand voice problem. And it'
AI Chip Startup Etched Sees Valuation Double to $40B+ in Fresh Funding Push The artificial intelligence chip company Etched is fielding investment offers at valuations exceeding $40 billion, according to sources. This comes just months after the startup's previous funding round, signaling explosive investor demand for AI hardware
How to Use AI to Handle Common Customer Complaints (Without Losing the Personal Touch) Customer complaints don't stop coming in just because you're slammed with a full workload. If you're running a small business with a handful of employees, a bad review or an
Will a Rebranding Push and Safety Pledge Help AI Shed Its Bad Reputation? The Trump administration is working to reshape how the public views artificial intelligence, promoting the idea of "super intelligence" as a positive force while pushing major AI companies to sign a non-binding safety agreement. The
Best AI Tools for Contractors and Tradespeople in 2026 If you're running a contracting or trades business — plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, general contracting, landscaping — you're probably drowning in admin work while also trying to get jobs done. AI tools have gotten genuinely useful for people in
Gaming Giant Capcom Plans to Build Games With AI—Here's What That Means for Your Business Capcom, the company behind Resident Evil and Street Fighter, is openly planning a future where artificial intelligence helps create games alongside human developers. During a recent tech conference, the studio's
