America's newest small business owners with no employees are off to a hot start in AI era

Entrepreneurs are using artificial intelligence tools to run businesses without hiring staff. Applications for non-employer businesses rose sharply in industries exposed to the technology. This shift allows solo founders to produce high revenues while midsize companies face possible decline.

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