Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the last year, you’ll be all too aware of something called artificial intelligence.  AI’s not new, it’s been around for years, and you've probably been using applications like Alexa and Siri to tell you what the weather’s like, turn on your music, or even order a pizza.  But all of a sudden, the speed of innovation seems to have changed, and it's become a lot more serious and relevant to business owners. I first heard of an application called Chat GPT at the beginning of the year, and within days my kids were using it to do their homework, and I tested it by having it help me write a few well-received blog posts. But I’ve been scratching the surface of what’s now out there and the implications for anyone in business today. This podcast was designed from the outset for business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and the people who advise and consult with them.  And so when something is about to hit the business world like a freight train, I thought it was essential to publish a one-off special AI-focused episode to unpack the threat and explore the opportunities. Aalok Shukla is an expert in the world of artificial intelligence and, importantly, how it’s going to impact entrepreneurs and SMEs. During our conversation, he takes us on a whistle-stop tour of what to expect from the new technology. This is not the time to put your head in the sand, this is a time to engage, to be curious, and to learn. To help you, Aaolok is running a workshop with Piers Linney, the ex-Dragon from Dragons Den who is very involved in AI and tech innovation, and I’m doing a presentation from the non-expert real-life business owner viewpoint. I believe that you'll learn more in that one day than in a year of reading articles and browsing websites about AI. You’ll also leave with a step-by-step actionable 90-day plan for your own business. Spaces are limited, so sign up now using my unique discount code for £149 off. - use the link below and the code ALAN. In the meantime, talking about the AI revolution as applied to small businesses, ladies and gentlemen, I give you Mr. Aaolok Shukla. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aalokshukla/?originalSubdomain=uk https://www.miacloudacademy.com/offers/F4Zz6922/checkout?coupon_code=ALAN https://www.miacloudacademy.com/london-events This podcast is produced by GR Media Sponsored by Capital Asset Management