AI adoption lags in small businesses, MYOB research finds

Multimedia Business Reporter·NZ Herald·3 Aug, 2026 08:00 PM4 mins to read‌Smaller businesses are slower to adopt artificial intelligence tools as part of their business compared to medium-sized enterprises. Photo / 123rfSmall businesses with five employees or fewer are less likely to adopt artificial intelligence tools than larger counterparts, according to new research from MYOB.MYOB’s 2026 Business Monitor shows 36% of local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are using artificial intelligence (AI) in their business, up from 32% in 2025.