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The Hill

AI may come for your job. It’s not the end of the world — it’s the start of a new one.

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) As long as there’s been new technology, there’s been opposition to it. What do these protests have in common? Environmental…

Gene MarksOctober 6, 2026

Forbes

New AI Technology Is Powering The Ag Industry. Here Are Some Examples.

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) AI and other technology tools are quickly making their way into the agricultural industry, helping both farmers and the…

Gene MarksOctober 1, 2026

Forbes

The Age Of Affordable AI For SMBs Is About To End

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) Over the past few weeks there have been a number of news reports about the escalating costs of AI implementations, particularly for…

Gene MarksSeptember 17, 2026

Forbes

Google’s Mike Clark: What Small Businesses Need To Know About AI Agents

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) This past week, and in light of media reports on how larger corporations are pushing back on the higher-than-expected expenses for their…

Gene MarksSeptember 1, 2026

Guardian

Big business has shown small firms what to do — and what not to do — with AI

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) One thing I’ve learned about corporate America is that what it succeeds at ultimately trickles down to benefit small…

Gene MarksAugust 30, 2026

Forbes

The Next Job AI Kills Will Be Voicemail

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) People still use the phone. They still make calls. And I’m not talking about ordering takeout. Business people call and…

Gene MarksAugust 21, 2026

Philadelphia Inquirer

How local contractors and construction companies are leaning into AI

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Painters? Windows installers? Flooring specialists? These may not be the first people that come to mind when you think…

Gene MarksAugust 11, 2026

Forbes

The Steel Industry Is Rapidly Embracing AI. Here’s How.

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) When anyone mentions the “steel industry” it generally means a lot of things: manufacturers, foundries, distributors, rollers, fabricators. All of…

Gene MarksAugust 5, 2026

Forbes

Small Business Tech News: Tokenmaxxing Wanes, Fixing Your “Spotty” Wi-Fi, Yelp Adds An AI Phone Assistant

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) Let’s Recap: “Tokenmaxxing” wanes in popularity Some non-profits are using AI in smart ways Yelp adds an AI phone assistant…

Gene MarksAugust 3, 2026

Forbes

Small Business Technology News Roundup: IBM Shares Crash, ChatGPT To Replace Wall Street Analysts

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) Let’s Recap: IBM shares collapse OpenAI says AI will replace workers Upwork says AI is reshaping freelancing Microsoft will let…

Gene MarksJuly 20, 2026