AI Myths Busted: Real Tools, Real Results, Real Business

Think AI is all robots and sci-fi? Here's the thing – you're already using it every time you search on Google, follow GPS directions, or watch your phone finish your sentences. Or maybe you’ve used ChatGPT and weren’t impressed. In this session, we'll show you real local business scenarios – the bakery down the street, your neighborhood mechanic shop – who've found simple ways to let AI technology handle their boring, repetitive stuff so they can focus on what they do best. These aren't complicated systems or massive tech overhauls. They're just smart tools that have gotten really good at spotting patterns, kind of like having a really observant assistant. You'll walk away seeing these tools for what they really are: practical helpers that any business owner can actually use.

This 4-week series is designed to help Louisiana business owners discover practical ways to use AI in their operations, handling repetitive tasks, and freeing up business owners to focus on what they do best. It is a practical, no-nonsense approach - starting with real examples from local businesses like bakeries and mechanic shops, then helping participants identify specific pain points in their own operations where AI could help. The series covers the actual costs and savings potential of common AI tools and concludes with a concrete action plan for implementing one simple solution. It's perfect for non-technical business owners who want to explore AI without the tech jargon or overwhelming complexity.