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When asked about their top three challenges, private business owners identified:
- Economic instability and inflation
- The rise of AI
- The political environment of the U.S.
AI regulation is top of mind for many owners.
Business owners are split as to whether there should be more AI regulation.
- 51% think AI regulations should stay the same
- 46% think the U.S. should enact more AI regulations
- 3% think there should be fewer AI regulations
Yet 99% are currently using AI for business purposes, including:
- Automating processes
- Supply chain and inventory management
- Marketing/content creation
- Security and fraud prevention
- Customer service
- Data and predictive analytics
- Recruitment and retention
AI adoption will continue to grow, with business owners expecting to use AI in the following areas in the next 12 months:
- Supply chain and inventory management
- Marketing/content creation
- Data and predictive analytics
- Customer service
- Automating processes
- Security and fraud prevention
- Recruitment and retention
Sources: Brown Brothers Harriman. Second Annual Private Business Owner Survey. October 1, 2024.
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