The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Empowering Small Business: The Impact of Technology on U.S. Small Business" report revealed some startling statistics. AI-enabled solutions are being used by 98% of small firms. Generative AI is used by 40% of small firms, which is nearly twice the number from the previous year (23% in 2023). According to 86% of small business owners, planned technological rules will hinder their expansion.