Using AI isn’t new (Grammarly, anyone?), but now that it’s at our fingertips, there’s certainly a lot more chatter about it – and so much more potential. Yet many people are simply going through the motions. How about you? Are you using AI as a tool or as a crutch? This isn’t just a semantic debate – it’s a decision

A recent survey released by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce revealed that roughly 40-65% of U.S. small businesses were using some form of AI by late 2024 into early 2025. Now, this number is going to change region-by-region, but’s definitely going up. As I go around the country working with chambers, I’m seeing a number that’s probably on the lower