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AI in business

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is effective for creating personalised experiences at scale through chatbots, digital assistants and customer interfaces, delivering tailored experiences and targeted advertisements to customers and end-users.

AI can cut the time spent on everyday tasks; it can create bespoke copy, images, videos and layouts; it can process data quickly to improve business decision-making and it can transform the customer experience.

Ten ways to use AI in your small business

  1. Written content 
  2. Videos
  3. Artwork
  4. Presentations
  5. Recruitment
  6. Market Research 
  7. Customer service
  8. Social media
  9. Project management
  10. E-commerce

Flexible ai upskilling fund

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has launched a £7.4 million pilot scheme to subsidise AI skills training for SMEs in the Professional Business Services sector. 

The fund aims to increase AI adoption and productivity by incentivising employer-led investment in skills and training. Businesses can apply for funding of up to 50% towards the cost of AI skills training and other AI upskilling activities. 

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AI Bridge, powered by Barclays Eagle Labs and funded by UK Government

AI is developing at a fast pace with new solutions and services being developed all the time. It can be difficult for large businesses to keep up with the innovation of startups, while startups don’t have the knowledge and lived experience of established businesses.

That's why we're bringing together AI-first startups and experienced businesses to share their knowledge about successful partnerships. By sharing the best ways to collaborate, you’ll learn how to harness the power of AI.

Click here to apply