Google adds AI Skills to Chrome to save favorite workflows
Google rolled out “Skills” in Chrome, letting users record an AI prompt once and replay it on any site. The feature builds on Gemini’s browser integration and shows up as a small icon in the toolbar. When you click it, the saved prompt fills the chat window, pulls in the page context, and fires the request. For a small business owner, that means you can set up a single prompt to draft product descriptions, answer customer emails, or generate social captions, then reuse it on your shop, inbox, or social dashboard with one click. No need to open separate tabs or copy‑paste prompts. The rollout starts today for Chrome 127 and will expand to all users over the next month.
Save minutes on repetitive AI tasks and keep your focus on revenue‑generating work instead of juggling tabs.
Source: TechCrunch AI
Quick Hits
AI‑generated sites are flooding the web (Industry impact)
A new study finds AI‑built websites now make up 27% of new domains. Small businesses can tap this trend by using AI site generators to launch landing pages in minutes, cutting design costs and speeding up campaigns. Try a free AI builder to test a product page before hiring a developer.
Wired AIAnthropic fights Illinois AI liability bill (Legal risk)
Anthropic says the proposed law would let AI labs dodge responsibility for mass harms. For SMB owners, the debate signals tighter regulation ahead. Review your AI vendor contracts now and add clauses for liability and data protection before new rules land.
Wired AIOpenAI expands Trusted Access with GPT‑5.4‑Cyber (Security boost)
OpenAI’s new GPT‑5.4‑Cyber model is available to vetted defenders, offering stronger threat detection and response. Small firms can join the Trusted Access program to get early access to AI‑powered security tools, tightening defenses without hiring a full‑time analyst.
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Notion AI
AI assistant built into your docs and databases
Notion AI writes, summarizes, and brainstorms directly inside Notion pages. It can turn meeting notes into action items, draft blog outlines, or generate product copy without leaving your workspace. The integration keeps everything searchable and linked to your existing knowledge base.
Open a recent project page, highlight a paragraph of meeting notes, click ‘Summarize with Notion AI’, then copy the bullet list into your next task board – it takes under five minutes.
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Nearly 90 schools worldwide have dealt with AI‑generated deepfake nudes. The fallout shows how quickly harmful AI content can spread. Small businesses should audit any AI‑generated visuals before publishing to avoid brand damage.
Source: Wired AI
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