AI Assembled is a cutting-edge podcast where AI takes center stage. Hosted by Chris Doelle, the show features content sourced by ChatGPT, Grok, Claude, Deep Seek, Manus, and others and expertly crafted into engaging discussions through Genspark. Each episode dives into the latest developments in artificial intelligence, blending human insight with the power of machine-generated storytelling. Tune in to explore how AI is reshaping industries, all with the help of innovative AI tools working behind the scenes.

📋 This Week’s Top 5 AI Stories:

Episode Summary This week covers five critical AI developments transforming small business operations: AI adoption hitting 92%, proven AI agents driving 30% revenue growth across 10,000 businesses, major retailers launching a new AI shopping protocol, the most powerful AI models ever released from OpenAI and Google, and governments investing billions in AI infrastructure with direct SMB support programs.

Stories Covered

1. Small Business AI Adoption Reaches 92% AI adoption among US small and medium businesses has surged from 20% in 2023 to 92% today, with primary use cases in automation, research, and data analysis.

Why It Matters: AI is now essential infrastructure for SMBs, like email or accounting software. If your competitors are using AI to automate responses, analyze trends, or streamline operations, you’re competing against businesses that work faster and smarter. The competitive advantage goes to those who implement AI better and faster.

Read More: https://www.latimes.com/b2b/article/2025-12-11/ai-for-small-business-92-percent-adoption-rate-drives-growth

2. Podium’s AI Agent Jerry Powers 10,000 Businesses to 30% Revenue Growth Podium deployed its AI agent Jerry across 10,000 small businesses (HVAC, auto dealers, medical spas, restaurants), reporting 30% revenue increases and 45% better lead conversion. Jerry operates 24/7, responds in under one minute versus typical two-hour human response time, and handles after-hours inquiries when 40% of customer questions occur.

Why It Matters: AI agents deliver real ROI across multiple business types. For service businesses where response speed determines winning or losing customers, AI agents are no longer optional—they’re the difference between capturing leads and watching them go to faster competitors.

Read More: https://openai.com/index/podium/

3. Major Retailers Launch Shopper Context Protocol for AI Shopping Leading retailers (Best Buy, Instacart, Shopify, Walmart) announced the Shopper Context Protocol, allowing AI assistants like ChatGPT and Claude to discover and recommend products from participating retailers during natural conversations.

Why It Matters: Customer discovery is shifting from search engines to AI recommendations. If you sell products and aren’t optimizing for AI discoverability, you’re becoming invisible to a growing customer segment. This is Answer Engine Optimization in action—ensure your product data is structured, accurate, and AI-readable.

Read More: https://www.forbes.com/sites/terdawn-deboe/2025/11/24/how-small-businesses-get-found-when-customers-ask-ai-instead-of-google/

4. OpenAI and Google Release Most Powerful AI Models Yet OpenAI released GPT-5.2 (256K token context window, improved structured output, free Adobe Firefly access). Google launched Gemini 3 Deep Research Agent (2M token context window, autonomous research capabilities, Generative UI, integrated across Google Workspace).

Why It Matters: These aren’t incremental upgrades—they replace entire workflows. Upload all your customer feedback, competitor research, and market data, then ask the AI to identify opportunities and draft strategic recommendations. This capability is now available to any business, not just enterprises with data science teams.

Read More: https://www.grow-fast.co.uk/blog/ai-news-roundup-december-2025

5. Governments Invest Billions in AI Infrastructure and SME Support The UK government announced a landmark partnership with Google DeepMind (£2.5 billion over ten years) for automated research labs and priority AI access for UK scientists. The UK also signed an AI agreement with Canada to boost AI adoption among SMEs through shared research, joint funding, and regulatory alignment.

Why It Matters: When governments invest billions in AI infrastructure, they’re signaling AI is essential national infrastructure like roads or broadband. Expect future economic recovery programs, grants, and support systems to prioritize businesses leveraging AI. Position your business now to benefit from upcoming support programs.

Read More: https://www.grow-fast.co.uk/blog/ai-breakthroughs-november-17-24-2025-uk-businesses

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