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Survey: Nearly 40% of Fox Cities businesses are trying out AI, 22% have implemented it
- Nearly 40% of Fox Cities businesses are experimenting with AI, signaling growing adoption interest.
- 22% have already implemented AI in some capacity, showing concrete integration among firms.
- Executives say AI can improve efficiency, with smaller firms using generative AI for writing and graphics.
- Larger manufacturers are using AI more integrally, including workflow automations.
- Chamber official Laura Wiegert cautions businesses to develop a roadmap for responsible AI adoption.
- Some business owners, like Eroding Winds, express skepticism about AI’s impact on art and staffing.
- Advocates see AI handling background tasks to reduce tedium and free humans for core work.
- The survey was part of the Fox Cities Chamber 2026 Economic Outlook.
- Chamber emphasizes ethical adoption of AI across diverse business sizes.
- Public reaction is mixed, with some owners fearing AI could harm traditional artistry.
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