"More than three-quarters of small business owners are already using AI to some degree, and more than 90% say it's working, according to a survey of small business operators published by Goldman Sachs on Tuesday. Higher efficiency and productivity are the primary selling points of AI for small businesses, and nearly seven in ten expect the technology to help grow their revenue."
"The Goldman Sachs survey found that only 14% of owners have embedded AI across their core operations, meaning most small businesses have downloaded the app, but few have read the manual. Barriers include a lack of technical expertise, difficulty navigating a crowded tools landscape, and data privacy concerns."
"A 2025 report from the Chamber of Commerce found 58% of small businesses used generative AI in their operations, more than double the share from 2023. AI tools including ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini vaulted social media to become the second most popular technology among small businesses, trailing only search engines."
Small business owners have shifted from questioning whether to adopt AI to determining how and when to implement it. More than three-quarters already use AI to some degree, with over 90% reporting positive results. Primary benefits include increased efficiency, productivity, and revenue growth potential. However, a substantial implementation gap exists: only 14% have embedded AI across core operations. Most businesses have adopted AI tools but lack comprehensive integration strategies. Key barriers include insufficient technical expertise, difficulty selecting from numerous available tools, and data privacy concerns. Over 70% of small business owners indicate they need additional training and implementation resources to maximize AI's potential.
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