AI Is Changing Small Business—Covenant Coders Helps Nebraska Companies Take the Next Step Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday business, giving local companies new ways to manage information, support customers, and simplify time-consuming tasks. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Empowering Small Business report, 66% of U.S. small businesses now use AI, up from 58% in 2025 and 23% in 2023. The report also found that 84% plan to increase their use of technology over the next