Fake online reviews and testimonials are a headache for small businesses. They hope the FTC can help
Online reviews and testimonials are a key way that small businesses can attract new customers and boost sales of products.
Aug 27, 2024
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Advocacy groups push Sen. Sanders to share Amazon investigation details
Congress is pressing Amazon to share more information about its safety record—from warehouses to delivery drivers—but some workers' rights advocacy groups say lawmakers aren't moving fast enough.
Jul 1, 2024
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NYC's AI chatbot was caught telling businesses to break the law. The city isn't taking it down
An artificial intelligence-powered chatbot created by New York City to help small business owners is under criticism for dispensing bizarre advice that misstates local policies and advises companies to violate the law.
Apr 4, 2024
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Social media outages hurt small businesses—so it's important to have a backup plan
To businesses that rely on social media platforms for advertising, client communication or direct sales, Tuesday's Meta platforms outage was more than a communal inconvenience.
Mar 6, 2024
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Microsoft and others are making new tools to help small businesses capitalize on AI
The influx of generative artificial intelligence software is transforming small businesses.
Jan 23, 2024
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Blizzards are inescapable, but the most expensive winter storm damage is largely preventable, says engineer
Winter storms can easily become billion-dollar disasters as the snow piles up on interstates and collapses roofs and power lines. Yet, while canceled flights and business interruptions can't be avoided, what turns a snowstorm ...
Jan 11, 2024
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Guidance on evaluating a privacy protection technique for the AI era
Here's a tricky situation: A business that sells fitness trackers to consumers has amassed a large database of health data about its customers. Researchers would like access to this information to improve medical diagnostics. ...
Dec 12, 2023
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AIs could soon run businesses—it's an opportunity to ensure these 'artificial persons' follow the law
Only "persons" can engage with the legal system—for example, by signing contracts or filing lawsuits. There are two main categories of persons: humans, termed "natural persons," and creations of the law, termed "artificial ...
Oct 27, 2023
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Amazon wants small businesses to help make deliveries in rural areas and big cities
Many small businesses have long relied on Amazon's platform and delivery pipeline to boost their business. Now, Amazon wants to enlist them to help with deliveries, too.
Jun 26, 2023
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You don't have to be a techie to create an app: Here's how to do it
Jackson Lefebvre isn't a software engineer or computer programmer, nor can he develop websites.
Jun 23, 2023
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