China's Alibaba releases AI search tool for small businesses in Europe and the Americas

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered search engine for small businesses in Europe and the Americas to source supplies.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

ChatGPT’s AI Search Tool Is Now Available From OpenAI

OpenAI just launched its newest artificial intelligence search experience for ChatGPT. Here’s how to get the AI search update, and WIRED’s initial impressions.

Tech - Wired - October 31

Alibaba's international arm says its new AI translation tool beats Google and ChatGPT

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba's international arm on Wednesday launched an updated AI translation tool aimed at merchants that want to sell globally.

Business - CNBC - October 16

This Mystery Shopping Company Just Became America’s Top Small Business

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce named mystery shopping and customer experience research platform Confero as the top small business of 2024.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Anthropic Just Released Its Most Advanced Small AI Model Yet

The company’s new artificial intelligence system can move your cursor for you.

Business - Inc. - October 22

OpenAI Will Send Its Next AI to Businesses Before a Public Release

A leader in AI technology may soon make a giant leap forward, but this time, select companies will get their hands on its next-generation model before you do.

Business - Inc. - October 25

Google gets new head of search and ad business as part of AI-focused reshuffling

Google is getting a new leader for its core business, which includes search, ads and commerce, as the tech giant restructures itself for the AI era.

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

What America’s small businesses have to say about 2024 (and what they expect in 2025)

Small businesses employ about half of the workers in this country and generate nearly half of the nation’s gross domestic product. So with the election only a couple of weeks away, what’s their ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Google is winning the AI search wars

But rival products from Apple and OpenAI will continue to attract users

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Student who wowed China in Alibaba math contest got help from teacher, organizers say

Organizers of a Chinese math competition say a vocational school student who finished near the top in the first round was helped by her teacher in violation of the rules

World - ABC News - November 5

Alibaba's Southeast Asia Unit Lazada Pushes AI Investment to Regain Market Share

Lazada is accelerating investments in generative artificial intelligence to regain its standing in a fiercely competitive market with limited opportunities for margin expansion.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

SBA Depletes Disaster Loan Funds After Helene and Milton, Biden Says

Federal officials urged people to keep applying for the loans, which they said they would continue to process while awaiting more funding from Congress, which is not set to reconvene until Nov. 12.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

Small Business Administration out of disaster relief funds

The Small Business Administration, a key federal program that provides disaster loans, said it has run out of funds for new emergency loans following hurricanes Helene and Milton.

How to Build an Exceptional Small-Business Brand

Remember, the brand is what pays the bills.

Business - Inc. - October 19

Small Business Uncertainty Spiked Again in October

Business owners are feeling extremely uncertain. But that doesn’t mean they’re losing hope for the future, according to a new report.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

2 Wishes for Small Businesses in an Election Year

No matter who’s in the Oval Office, the economy is something we should all be rooting for.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

The AI edge in cybersecurity: Predictive tools aim to slash response times

AI's ability to sift through massive amounts of data, identify patterns and constantly learn makes it invaluable in cybersecurity.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 20

AI-powered productivity tools that can make life harder

Technology used to summarise notes or generate transcripts does not always work for deaf employees

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Here’s How LinkedIn Changed the Job Recruitment Game With a New AI Tool

AI agents may be the next big thing in tech, because they can perform work tasks as well as just chat. Will they end up taking people’s jobs? LinkedIn’s new system offers a hint.

Business - Inc. - October 30

Meta unveils AI tools to give robots a human touch in physical world

Meta unveils three tools and benchmarks to enhance robot touch perception, dexterity, and human-robot collaboration in real-world settings.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 2

Nvidia advances robot learning and humanoid development with AI and simulation tools

Nvidia revealed new AI and simulation tools that will advance robot learning and humanoid development. The world’s biggest tech company by valuation (worth $3.432 trillion) said that the tools will ...

Tech - VentureBeat - November 6

Why Europe’s car crisis is mostly made in China

The once-lucrative market is now highly competitive and more Chinese EVs are being exported, compounding slower sales at home

World - Financial Times - October 29

AI on the trading floor: Morgan Stanley expands chatbot tools to Wall Street division

Morgan Stanley is expanding the use of OpenAI-powered, generative artificial intelligence tools to its vaunted investment banking and trading division, CNBC has learned.

AstraZeneca Probe in China Adds to Concerns for Foreign Businesses

An investigation involving the drugmaker’s China president is the latest crackdown to trigger uncertainty in the industry about Beijing’s intentions.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

5 Tips to Seamlessly Integrate AI Into Your Business

Small businesses shouldn’t ignore AI during its boom phase, but they shouldn’t get carried away either.

Business - Inc. - November 5

3 Simple Ways Small Businesses Can Defend Against Cyberattacks

Small companies are increasingly in hackers’ crosshairs, but there are steps you can take to boost your security right away.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Harris announces record lending from Small Business Administration

With the economy the top issue for many voters, Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce record lending from the federal government to small business owners.

Can Harris’s Economic Plans Sway Small Business Owners to Vote Democratic?

Kamala Harris has leaned in with promises to aid start-ups, but proprietors are often more focused on taxes and regulations.

Business - The New York Times - October 29

Small Business Owners More Confident About Borrowing After Rate Cut

Entrepreneurs and the banks that finance their expansions and upgrades are more optimistic, as refinancing and new loans get easier.

Business - Inc. - October 29

How Google’s Ad Change Could Affect Small Businesses

The overhaul of Google Local Services means small businesses must be verified before their ads can run and be served on the popular digital ad platform.

Business - Inc. - October 30

After six years of tariffs, small-business owners aren’t eager for more

Donald Trump wants to greatly expand import duties. Entrepreneurs who weathered his first round, which Biden largely left intact, say they’d have to raise prices to survive.

Exclusive: SBA Certifies Record Number of Diverse-Owned Small Businesses

The agency has certified more than 17,000 diverse-owned small firms this year as part of a broader effort to expand access to federal contracting.

Business - Inc. - November 4

Drive Growth With SEO: 3 Tips for Small-Business Owners

Why a solid SEO strategy sets successful online businesses apart—and how to develop one.

Business - Inc. - November 7

Veterans Day Spotlight: Empowering Veteran-Owned Small Businesses for a Brighter Future

Veteran entrepreneurs face many challenges, but these resources can help.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

5 Ways Small Businesses Can Mitigate Risks With Fractional HR

You may not need a full-time human resources professional, but a fractional role can be a strategic advantage.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Why Your Successful Small Business Saturday Needs a Plan

The Saturday after Thanksgiving could be a big day for small businesses.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

How Sema4.ai is empowering business users to deploy AI agents in minutes

Many early AI agents tend to be singularly-purposed or IT-driven. Sema4.ai says it is the differentiator for diverse horizontal use cases.

Tech - VentureBeat - 5 hours ago

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