Notes on AI that actually helps.

What we learn building AI tools for real businesses — written in plain language, with real examples. No hype, no names.

Strategy, costs & ROI

12 July 2026·5 min read

ChatGPT Work and GPT-5.6: what a generalist AI agent means for your SMB

On July 9, 2026, OpenAI launched GPT-5.6 and ChatGPT Work, a connected agent that turns your team’s Slack, Notion, Microsoft 365 and Drive content into finished documents — two days after Anthropic extended Claude Cowork to mobile. What this convergence changes for your SMB.

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Business & compliance

11 July 2026·4 min read

E-invoicing: France’s 2026 Finance Act toughens the penalties — what changes before September 1

The 2026 Finance Act clarifies the penalty scale for the e-invoicing reform, which takes effect on September 1, 2026: the fine for not issuing an electronic invoice rises from €15 to €50 per invoice, and the fine for missing transaction-data transmissions doubles from €250 to €500. What it concretely changes for your SMB.

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Strategy, costs & ROI

10 July 2026·5 min read

Building an AI-powered marketplace: what matters before the technology

An AI-powered marketplace does not solve the real problem of a matchmaking platform — getting both sides to show up. What AI actually changes, what to build first, and what it really costs.

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Business & compliance

10 July 2026·5 min read

EU AI Act: chatbot compliance deadline August 2, 2026 — what SMBs must do

The EU AI Act’s chatbot transparency rules (Article 50) still take effect on August 2, 2026 — the delay to December 2027 only covers high-risk systems. Customer service chatbots, WhatsApp agents and AI assistants must disclose they are AI. Here is the SMB compliance checklist.

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Chatbots & assistants

9 July 2026·6 min read

WhatsApp Business API pricing 2026: what becomes paid

From October 1, 2026, WhatsApp service messages and utility templates sent inside the 24-hour window are billed; since August 1, Meta Business Agent is billed per token. What changes, what stays free, and how to estimate your bill.

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AI agents & automation

9 July 2026·5 min read

Claude Cowork goes mobile: what background AI agents mean for your SMB

Anthropic extended Claude Cowork to web and mobile on July 7, 2026: background tasks, scheduling, phone approvals. What this shift changes for supervising an AI agent inside an SMB.

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