Helping small businesses put AI to work

OpenAI has announced a partnership with a national network of small business development centers to help small businesses use AI tools. The partnership will train advisors to guide business owners, host local workshops, and create practical guides for using AI in areas like marketing and operations. According to a new report, approximately 4 million employees at small companies used OpenAI's tools in a recent week in September, with small businesses particularly relying on AI for finance, accounting, supply chain, legal, and marketing tasks. The initiative addresses the challenge that small teams often lack time and resources to figure out where to start with AI, despite its potential to extend their capacity.