Small Business Market Trends, AI Controversy, and Microsoft Integrations

Today's episode of The Business of Tech covers a survey revealing workers' fears and eagerness regarding AI tools, Google's pause on Gemini AI, and diverse AI use cases. The survey shows concerns about AI skill displacement but also a desire to use AI tools more, especially among younger workers. Confidence in AI may be growing, with professionals anticipating increased demand for their skills.

Three things to know today

00:00 Survey Reveals 43% of Workers Fear AI Skill Displacement, Yet 60% Eager to Utilize AI Tools More

04:26 Google Pauses Gemini AI for Reworking After Misrepresenting Historical Figures 

06:40 From the Battlefield to the Ballgame: Diverse AI Use Cases Show Impact

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