In this episode, we discuss three important topics. First, small business sentiment in the US has dipped due to concerns over inflation and labor costs. The National Federation of Independent Business reports the largest decline in sentiment in over a year. Second, we explore the early days of Microsoft 365's AI co-pilot, discussing both critiques and kudos. Lastly, we highlight tech leaders coming together to tackle deepfake AI threats in elections. Stay tuned to learn more about these pressing issues in the business and tech world.
Three things to know today
00:00 Small Business Sentiment Dips Over Inflation and Labor Costs, NFIB Reports Largest Drop in Over a Year
03:59 Critiques and Kudos: Navigating the Early Days of Microsoft 365's AI Copilot
07:18 Tech Leaders Unite in Accord to Tackle Deepfake AI Threats in Elections
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