Google has quietly turned everyday tools like Gmail, Docs, Search, and YouTube into an AI-powered productivity suite—and most small businesses don’t even know it.

In this episode, we break down Google’s AI playbook: 13 tools and features already baked into the apps you use, from smarter email replies to auto-generated slide decks, meeting notes, ad campaigns, and more.

No new software. No coding. Just a smarter way to work with what you’ve already got.

This week on AI Oughta Know: Google launches “Gems,” letting anyone build a custom AI assistant—no coding needed. QuickBooks now writes your emails and handles invoices. Fast food chains save millions with AI, while scammers use it to mimic real businesses. Plus: Meta’s new AI labs, Microsoft’s shift, and why small businesses need to get strategic, fast.

Whether you’re curious or overwhelmed, this episode breaks down the 10 most important AI updates that could reshape your business—practically, not hypothetically

This week, AI tools took a serious step forward for small businesses—especially if you’re short on time, staff, or patience for tech.

In this episode:

• A new voice agent that answers calls, books appointments, and never sleeps
• AWS quietly rolls out a full-stack AI suite that plugs into Gmail, Excel, and Salesforce
• Privacy-first GPTs are now available for businesses that handle sensitive data
• Service pros like plumbers and landscapers are saving hours a week with AI
• And a new generation of AI agents is making automation more affordable than ever

These aren’t future trends. They’re tools you can use today—with real wins for real businesses.

That’s your download from AI Oughta Know. Stay sharp, stay curious, and let’s build smarter.