Kuleana AI Lab research readout
Summer ‘25 Small Biz Owner Interviews
Précis
We sat with 5 small business owners on Kauai and asked them about their experiences with generative AI - their uses, pain points, success stories, processes, and where they thought the tech was headed.
This report details a qualitative study where we interviewed five small business owners about their experiences with generative AI. The research explores biz owners' perspectives, uses, and concerns regarding AI in both their professional and personal lives. Key findings revealed a mix of excitement about AI's potential time-saving benefits and apprehension regarding misuse and ethical implications.
Our report offers recommendations for small business owners to improve AI literacy and integration into their business operations and suggests community engagement to address the challenges and opportunities presented by this technology.
