How 3 small Gainesville businesses are using — or rejecting — AI

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“On-the-ground Gainesville profiles: Northwest Seafood owner Lee Dedrick rejects AI for freshness/supplier judgment; La Maracucha GM Eros Puentes uses AI internally but keeps…”

On-the-ground Gainesville profiles: Northwest Seafood owner Lee Dedrick rejects AI for freshness/supplier judgment; La Maracucha GM Eros Puentes uses AI internally but keeps customer service human. National SMB AI use rose 18% from 2024 to 2025 per U.S. Chamber

Florida-native. On the docket because it is about this state. National SMB AI use rose 18% from 2024 to 2025 per U.S. Chamber

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National SMB AI use rose 18% from 2024 to 2025 per U.S. Chamber

National SMB AI use rose 18% from 2024 to 2025 per U.S. Chamber

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How 3 small Gainesville businesses are using — or rejecting — AI

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