BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Thanks to artificial intelligence, small businesses have become powerhouses of efficiency and innovation, leveling the playing field with their bigger competition and driving economic growth. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce unveiled a comprehensive nationwide analysis examining small businesses' use of artificial intelligence and other technology platforms. The Empowering Small Business: The Impact of Technology report shows the benefits are clear, with businesses reporting enhanced customer satisfaction, competing and achieving success on a larger scale. According to the report, 98% of small businesses use AI-enabled tools. However, 86% of small business owners say that proposed technology regulations would harm their ability to grow. New rules for US national security agencies balance AI’s promise with need to protect against risks Industry experts encourage small business owners to push state lawmakers to pass laws to address their worries about regulation. Latest News Teri Garr, offbeat comic actor of 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' dies at 79 2 brothers left living a 'nightmare' after crash kills entire family Trump calls Madison Square Garden rally a ‘love fest’ Southern University vs. Alabama A&M in Huntsville: Game time, how to watch 'Drift' game found on social media leads to crash in Central, police say