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How PayPal and Anthropic are Bringing AI Literacy to SMBs
Anthropic and PayPal are launching an AI literacy programme for SMBs to improve adoption, alongside the rollout of Claude for small businesses
TL;DR
- PayPal and Anthropic are launching a free AI literacy program for SMBs.
- A survey found 82% of SMBs see AI adoption as necessary for competitiveness, but 73% lack tools or training.
- The program features a nine-lesson course, 'AI Fluency for Small Businesses', and the Claude Business plugin.
- The Claude Business plugin allows AI integration with PayPal for financial tasks and other platforms like QuickBooks, HubSpot, and Canva.
- The initiative aims to support SMBs in the 'AI-led economy' by bridging the knowledge and technical skills gap.
- Human approval is required for transactions processed through the Claude Business plugin with PayPal.