Anthropic has launched Claude for Small Business, expanding its AI offerings to smaller enterprises such as local retail stores and cafes. The service, powered by Claude Cowork, provides tools for bookkeeping, business insights, and ad content generation, integrating with popular software like QuickBooks and PayPal. This initiative aims to enhance AI adoption among small businesses, which contribute significantly to the U.S. economy but have lagged in AI integration compared to larger enterprises. The move reflects a growing trend of AI platforms targeting small and medium-sized enterprises, with Anthropic joining competitors like OpenAI in catering to this market. By offering AI solutions tailored to smaller operational settings, Anthropic seeks to tap into the U.S. market's 36 million small businesses, which play a crucial role in the national economy.