AI news for small business
What changed in AI this month, and what it means for an Australian small business. Every post links its sources.
AI Receptionists in Australia: What's New in 2026
Three Australian launches in a few months show AI phone answering is now a small-business product. Here’s what they do and what to check first.
Xero and Gemini: Automating Invoices With AI
Xero now plugs live accounts data into Google Gemini, and its JAX assistant can read bills and chase late payers. Useful, as long as you keep the final say.
Gmail's AI Inbox and the AI Email Assistant Question
Gmail’s AI Inbox pulls to-dos and summaries out of your email. It’s US-only for now, but it shows where the AI email assistant is heading.
Microsoft's New AI Agents: What Small Business Gets
Microsoft is giving AI agents their own accounts and memory, and trimming Copilot prices for small businesses until 31 December. Here’s the plain version.
AI and Privacy: The 10 December Change Explained
A new privacy rule on automated decisions starts on 10 December 2026, and the government has new advice on using AI and AI agents securely. Here’s who it affects.