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SBE Council: AI Agents Are Moving Into the Small Business Mainstream
The short answer
The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council says owners are shifting from AI that drafts work to agents that act across connected apps. When an agent can act, permissions matter more than prompts.
- AI agents
- adoption
- small business
What happened
In a September 30 piece, SBE Council president Karen Kerrigan describes AI agents as the next phase for small businesses, where an owner sets a goal and authorizes the agent to work across apps and data.
What it means for your business
When an agent can act, permissions matter more than prompts. Write down what each agent may touch and what always needs a human yes.
Source: SBE Council