Mark Cuban says small businesses are desperate for AI talent, and it's where job seekers should look first

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Mark Cuban argues that small businesses face an acute shortage of AI talent and represent untapped opportunity for job seekers. The entrepreneur and investor suggests that workers looking to enter the AI field should target smaller companies rather than competing for positions at tech giants like Google or Microsoft. Cuban frames this as a mutually beneficial situation: small businesses need expertise they can't easily afford from established firms, while job seekers can find roles with less competition and faster entry into the field. His perspective highlights a widening gap between the AI talent demands of smaller enterprises and the concentration of skilled workers at major corporations.