AI Tools Transforming Small Businesses; OpenAI Launches App Store; Increased Risk of AI-Code Cyber Attacks Predicted

Forrester Warns of Potential Cybersecurity Risks as OpenAI Sparks a New Wave of Innovation with Launch of App Store and AI-coding Assistants; Small Business Solutions Show Digital Divide and Need for Education in GenAI Usage

Small businesses can immensely benefit from leveraging generative AI tools, but there's an evident lack of knowledge among entrepreneurs about these technologies, according to a study by GoDaddy; this points toward a crucial need for education.
AI tech providers such as Intuit, GoDaddy, and Zoho are advancing AI-enabled products, with focus on aspects like user productivity, rather than just the technology. GoDaddy and Intuit are taking distinct steps to educate and assist small businesses with AI tools.
OpenAI has announced the launch of its app store along with GPT Builder and GPT Store, this initiative enables individuals to customize their AI assistants and even monetize them.
There's an increasing risk of cybersecurity threats as result of code flaws in AI tools, with Forrester predicting that such flaws could lead to at least three publicly-admitted breaches in 2024; the firm emphasizes the importance of governance and accountability in AI usage.
DevOps teams are increasingly relying on AI-coding assistants to boost productivity, but Forrester warns that considerable risks, including API security threats, can arise from inconsistent compliance and governance practices in using these tools.