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The article from Computerworld highlights the growing recognition among small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) of AI's transformative potential. A recent survey indicates that a significant majority of SMBs believe AI is revolutionizing business practices, prompting the need for a strategic approach to harness its benefits effectively.

For small business owners, this guide is timely and actionable. The three-step strategy proposed—conducting an IT tool audit, identifying a workflow for automation, and starting small—offers a clear pathway to integrating AI without overwhelming resources. It's crucial to ensure that employees are using trusted applications and to avoid redundant spending on tools. This approach not only streamlines operations but also fosters a culture of innovation. However, operators should remain cautious about over-reliance on AI and ensure that human oversight is maintained in critical processes.

“AI is creating a significant evolution in business practices, and some even calling it 'generational.'” — Computerworld

Takeaway: Start your AI integration by auditing current tools and identifying a simple workflow to automate.

Excerpt from the original — Computerworld

Small and medium-sized businesses recognize the transformative nature of AI, with two-thirds of respondents in a recent ASUS survey agreeing AI is creating a significant evolution in business practices, and some even calling it “generational.” The question, then, is how best to realize AI’s potential.

For SMBs, following a simple, three-pronged strategy is a good way to get started on your AI journey, says Shawn Chang, General Manager, System Business Group, ASUS North America.

Step 1: Conduct an IT tool audit

Chances are, your employees are already using myriad AI tools, whether IT knows it or not. A survey by Business.com found 84% of SMB employees use chatbots, 67% use AI-powered search, and 41% use image generators, for example.[1] Likewise, 60% of respondents to the ASUS survey already use AI tools for virtual meetings, including automated transcripts, real-time …