Show Notes
In this episode of the Targeting AI podcast from AI Business, Shaun Sutner and Esther Shittu host Ben Schreiner from AWS to discuss the evolving landscape of AI adoption among small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). They delve into AI safety, AI adoption by SMBs, practical use cases, choosing the right partners, managing costs, and the future of AI tools tailored for SMBs -- emphasizing responsible deployment, the importance of trust in data, and how AI can augment human effort rather than replace it. Featuring: Ben Schreiner, head of AI and modern data strategy business development at AWS In this episode, we cover:
AI adoption challenges for SMBs AI safety and guardrails Partner selection and vendor lock-in AI tools and real-world SMB applications
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