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Investing.com -- Google announced new funding and training initiatives to support small business growth and innovation with artificial intelligence at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce CO-100 Conference.
The tech giant revealed that over half of small business leaders already consider AI tools critical to their business success. Chicago-based Heritage Bikes & Coffee was highlighted as an example, using Google’s Gemini and NotebookLM AI tools for various operations from costing kitchen supplies to employee onboarding.
As part of its AI Works initiative, Google introduced a new "Make AI Work for You" course through its Grow with Google program. This online course teaches small business owners how to leverage AI for various work tasks including creating sales pitch decks, developing advertising materials, and analyzing business results. The course features real-life case studies and provides step-by-step guidance on using AI tools to address business challenges.
Google.org is also providing $5 million in funding to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch "Small Business B(AI)sics," a national AI training program aimed at equipping 40,000 U.S. small businesses with foundational AI skills.
Beyond online resources, small businesses can participate in "Make AI Work for You" workshops conducted in partnership with local chambers of commerce nationwide. These workshops offer practical experience with AI tools and help attendees develop personalized plans to implement AI in their businesses.
These initiatives are part of Google’s broader effort to help American businesses and workers harness AI technology effectively.
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