What Exactly Is AI? An Idiot’s Guide for Business Owners
AI helps computers understand language, spot patterns and automate repetitive tasks. Here’s a simple guide to what AI really is and how SMEs can use it.
AI Guides for SMEs
Simple, jargon-free guides to help business owners understand where AI can fit into their existing systems and workflows.
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