f you’ve been following this month’s theme, you already know we’re pulling no punches: AI is powerful, but it’s also the fastest way to tank your business if you use it as a personality replacement instead of a performance enhancer.

Before I dive into the future of AI and small business, I want to get real for a second. Life’s been heavy lately — I’ve been traveling for a family loss, handling the estate, working with attorneys, accountants, the whole deal. And in the middle of all of it, one thing hit me hard: