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CHAUDHRI: Canadian small businesses falling behind on AI. Is caution costing us?

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A Powerpay survey found that only 19% of 356 Canadian small businesses surveyed actively use artificial intelligence (AI), while 55% have no plans to adopt it. Another 26% are considering adoption within 12 months; respondents also cited rising costs, productivity challenges and economic uncertainty as pressures on their businesses.