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U-M’s Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project Leans into AI to Support Small Businesses

June 29, 2026
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Read time: 5-15 mins
Michigan News

Many small business owners are curious about AI but unsure where to start. A Detroit-based initiative is showing how simple, low-cost tools can streamline operations, uncover customer insights, and help entrepreneurs compete with larger companies.

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