this has resulted in a global economic slowdown. Some countries are suffering due to shortages in transportation, travel, food, and medicine.

Therefore, many countries are employing strategies to reduce exports of essential goods for their citizens' livelihoods, such as rice and oil.

In addition, private businesses are reducing their workforce to cut recurring costs. New businesses, such as social media platforms like Facebook, are also laying off people.

The new workforce replacing them is AI. Factories and businesses that perform repetitive tasks in production processes are increasingly using AI and robots to replace human labor.

Even in Thailand, AI is beginning to be used in both the public and private sectors. Recently, the government implemented a policy to utilize AI for 5 million Thai citizens.

At the same time, there are social concerns about the budget of over a billion baht... The funds should be invested in AI projects that are free to use.

In fact, AI technology comes in many forms, both free and paid, such as Chat GPT, apps, and other platforms. Professional versions require payment.

Therefore, in times of economic slowdown, rising prices, and soaring cost of living, SMEs and startups must choose technologies and innovations that are cost-effective and worthwhile.