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Salesforce Adds AI to Contact Centers — But At What Cost?

Salesforce rolled out AI-powered contact center tools that promise better customer service. The question for small businesses: will the benefits justify the price tag?

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AI Tools·Mar 22

AI Models Hit Silent Wall in Latest Testing

Leading AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic are producing identical non-responses to certain prompts. The phenomenon raises questions about AI reliability for business applications.

Business AI·Mar 22

AI Takes Over Boring Work, Staff Actually Happy About It

Small businesses using AI for routine tasks report happier employees and better efficiency. The key: letting humans focus on work that matters.

Industry·Mar 21

Amazon May Build New AI Phone Despite Crowded Market

Amazon reportedly plans an AI-powered smartphone for 2026. Industry experts question whether the company can succeed where it failed before.

Business AI·Mar 21

Solo Business Owner Cuts 20 Hours Weekly With Single AI Tool

A one-person business operator replaced five separate tools with a single AI platform. The change saved over 20 hours of work each week.

AI Tools·Mar 21

OpenAI Dials Back ChatGPT's Overly Helpful Personality

OpenAI is making ChatGPT less enthusiastic and verbose in its responses. The changes aim to reduce the AI's tendency toward overly cheerful, lengthy replies.

Business AI·Mar 21

Tax Pros Warn Against Using AI Chatbots for Filing Returns

Tax professionals are cautioning against using ChatGPT and Claude for tax preparation. The AI tools frequently make errors that could trigger audits.

Industry·Mar 21

Microsoft Dials Back AI Copilot in Windows Apps

Microsoft is removing Copilot AI from several Windows apps after user complaints about feature overload. The company is pulling back from Photos, Notepad, and other built-in applications.

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Business AI·Mar 21

Paper Workflows Still Drag Down Small Business Productivity

New research shows outdated document processes cost small businesses hours each week. Digital workflows could free up time for revenue-generating work.

AI Tools·Mar 20

ChatGPT Drops the Lecture Mode in Latest Update

OpenAI made ChatGPT less preachy and more willing to answer reasonable questions. The change could make the AI more useful for business tasks.

Industry·Mar 20

AI Dog Cancer Story Shows Hype Outpacing Reality

A viral story about AI curing a dog's cancer wasn't quite what it seemed. The reality highlights how AI medical claims often get distorted as they spread online.

Product Launch·Mar 20

Cursor Launches In-House AI Coding Model to Cut Costs

The AI coding platform rolled out its own model to reduce reliance on third-party AI providers. Small dev teams could see lower coding costs.

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Business AI·Mar 20

AI Isn't Just a Tool — It's Changing How Business Works

Companies treating AI as just another productivity tool are missing the bigger picture. The real opportunity lies in rethinking how business gets done.

Industry·Mar 20

Walmart Ditches AI Shopping Tool, Embeds Chatbot in ChatGPT Instead

Walmart scrapped its AI-powered instant checkout feature after poor performance. Now it's putting its shopping assistant directly inside ChatGPT and Google's AI.

AI Tools·Mar 20

OpenAI Merges Three Apps Into One Desktop 'Superapp'

OpenAI is combining ChatGPT, its coding tool, and AI browser into a single desktop application. The move aims to reduce complexity for users juggling multiple AI tools.

AI Tools·Mar 19

Google Opens AI Assistant to All US Users

Google's Gemini AI can now tap into your Gmail, Calendar, and Drive for everyone in the US. Previously, this feature required a paid subscription.

AI Tools·Mar 19

Chinese AI Firm Claims Model Can Do Its Own Research

MiniMax released an AI model that can supposedly handle up to half of machine learning research tasks. The claim sounds impressive but needs scrutiny.