**Plaud’s AI Notetakers Push $100M ARR Milestone**
On June 16, Plaud announced its software business crossed $100 million in annual recurring revenue after deploying over 2 million AI‑powered meeting notetakers. The tool records calls, transcribes speech, and auto‑summarizes action items with 97% accuracy, according to the company. For a small‐business owner, that means turning a 30‑minute client meeting into a ready‑to‑send recap in under five minutes, freeing staff for billable work. Plaud’s pricing is per‑seat, but the volume discount makes it affordable for teams of five or more. Next week the firm will roll out a “quick‑capture” mobile app, letting field workers tag notes on the go.
Cut meeting follow‑up time by 80% and turn every conversation into a billable record without extra admin.
Source: TechCrunch AI
Quick Hits
**Critical Copilot 2FA Flaw Exposes Users**
Ars Technica reported a vulnerability that let attackers intercept two‑factor codes from Microsoft Copilot sessions on June 11. Small businesses should disable Copilot’s built‑in 2FA prompts and switch to a dedicated authenticator app until the patch lands. This stops credential theft that could lock you out of Outlook or Teams.
Ars Technica**Respond.io Raises $62.5M for AI Messaging Agents**
The Malaysian startup announced funding on June 15 and now offers AI agents that handle up to 1,000 customer chats per hour, billed per conversation. Local retailers can plug the API into WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger to answer product questions without hiring extra staff. Start with the free tier and track how many tickets your team saves each week.
TechCrunch AI**Google Found Liable for AI‑Generated Falsehoods**
A June 13 court ruling in Wired says Google must own legal responsibility for harmful AI answers. For SMBs, that means you can demand refunds or corrections when a search‑engine AI gives you wrong compliance advice. Keep records of AI outputs and ask for a written correction if you spot an error.
Wired AITool of the Day
Fireflies.ai
AI meeting recorder that sends you a ready‑to‑use summary.
Fireflies joins your Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet calls, captures the audio, and generates a searchable transcript with highlighted action items. It integrates with CRM tools so you can tag leads without leaving the call. The free plan covers 10 hours per month, perfect for a part‑time contractor or a small clinic.
Schedule your next client call, invite fireflies@fireflies.ai, then after the meeting copy the auto‑generated bullet list into your invoicing software. It takes under five minutes.
automation
Check it out →The Number
97%
Plaud claims its AI notetaker hits 97% transcription accuracy, meaning you’ll need far fewer manual corrections and can trust the summary to bill accurately.
Source: TechCrunch AI
Know a business owner who needs this? Forward this email.
Catch you tomorrow with another quick win. Keep testing, keep growing.
Want this in your inbox every morning?
Join local business owners who start their day with practical AI insights.
Browse All Issues