AI boom poses fresh risks for small enterprises

Inquirer.net - Sep 20, 2026

GENEVA, Switzerland — Technology has long streamlined business operations and slashed operational expenses, yet the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) poses a new set of risks for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Southeast Asia, including the Philippines. While AI presents opportunities for innovation and growth, Matthew Wilson, ambassador of Barbados to the World Trade

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