Addition - 1 to the news While big industries race ahead with AI, small players remain hesitant

• Supply chain: Manages demand, stock, and logistics.

• Automation: Handles routine tasks and monitoring.

• Product design: Speeds up innovation and testing.

• Customer service: Chatbots and smart CRMs engage users.

How AI helps startups grow smarter

• Market insights: Tracks trends and customer behavior.

• 24/7 support: Chatbots cut costs and save time.

• Smart marketing: Boosts ROI through ad and social optimization.

• Finance: Predicts risks and improves budgeting.

• Hiring: Screens resumes and finds the right fit.