<p>Small business AI adoption between 68-98%; a 10-tool stack runs ~$317/mo and saves 20+ hours and $500-2000/mo. The Fed proposed cutting the debit interchange cap from 21¢+5bps to 14¢+4bps, ~$3B/yr in merchant savings if finalized. National Small Business Week starts Sunday with the SBA Virtual Summit May 5-6.</p>

Small business AI adoption between 68-98%; a 10-tool stack runs ~$317/mo and saves 20+ hours and $500-2000/mo. The Fed proposed cutting the debit interchange cap from 21¢+5bps to 14¢+4bps, ~$3B/yr in merchant savings if finalized. National Small Business Week starts Sunday with the SBA Virtual Summit May 5-6.

AI stack ROI, Fed proposes lower debit fees, and National Small Business Week kicks off

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AI stack ROI, Fed proposes lower debit fees, and National Small Business Week kicks off