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Monday, May 25, 2026

AI is embedding itself deeper into the everyday tools SMBs already use — from accounting and email to team chat and customer ops.

QuickBooks Gets a Big AI Upgrade for Accounting Firms

Intuit is rolling out new AI-powered features to its Accountant Suite, including a proactive dashboard that alerts you to issues like broken bank feeds before they cause problems, an AI-assisted client communication hub called Requests, and tools like Intuit Intelligence Chat. The Core tier remains free, so there's no barrier to getting started. If your business works with an accounting firm — or if you are one — now is the time to ask about migrating off QuickBooks Online Accountant to the new Suite.

Google Workspace Adds AI Voice, Smart Inbox, and Image Tools

Google announced several new AI features for Workspace at Google I/O 2026, including Gmail Live (ask your inbox questions out loud and get instant answers), Docs Live (dictate to get a first draft written for you), and AI Inbox (smarter email triage). These features are available to AI Pro and Ultra subscribers. For business owners already paying for Google Workspace, this is a meaningful productivity upgrade — especially for anyone drowning in email or constantly drafting documents.

Salesforce Supercharges Slack with 30+ New AI Features

Salesforce has rolled out over 30 new AI capabilities for its Slackbot assistant, including the ability to pull live customer data from Salesforce CRM directly into a Slack conversation when a client's name comes up. The vision is an AI "coworker" that connects your communications and your customer data in one place. If your business runs on Slack and Salesforce together, these features could meaningfully cut down the time your team spends switching between systems to find client info.

OpenAI Ran Free AI Workshops for 1,000+ Small Business Owners — Here's What They Learned

OpenAI partnered with DoorDash, SCORE, and local business organizations to run hands-on AI workshops across five U.S. cities, helping over 1,000 small business owners build custom AI tools with guidance from OpenAI mentors. A full after-action report with use cases and key takeaways is publicly available. This is a strong signal that practical, accessible AI training for Main Street businesses is expanding — and a reminder that free resources like SCORE are a great starting point if you're not sure where to begin.

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