OpenAI and SBDC Launch AI Collaboration for Small Businesses
OpenAI has partnered with America's Small Business Development Centers to train 150 advisors and offer workshops to thousands of businesses.
OpenAI announced a comprehensive partnership with the America's SBDC network and published a new usage report to help small businesses effectively utilize artificial intelligence.
Details of the Strategic Partnership
OpenAI announced a strategic partnership with America's SBDC, a national network of small business development centers that serves one million entrepreneurs every year.
Advisor Training and Workshops
In the first phase, approximately 150 SBDC advisors are planned to be trained through OpenAI Academy's Community Trainer Program, reaching one thousand small businesses through in-person training.
Newly Published Report
Published concurrently with the partnership, the report titled Small Businesses, Bigger Capabilities examines how business owners use artificial intelligence.
Global Usage Statistics
The report states that on certain days in September, approximately 4 million small business employees worldwide used OpenAI tools.
Use Cases and Examples
While businesses benefit from artificial intelligence in areas such as finance, accounting, supply chain, and marketing, restaurant owners use these tools for competitive analysis.