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Technology | Attorney says pitfalls loom when using AI-based hiring algorithms. PG.8 PASCO • H ILL SBOROUG H • PIN ELL AS • P OLK • M A N ATEE • SA R ASOTA • C H A R LOT TE • LEE • COLLIER
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The AI revolution, coming at businesses at a rocket-like pace, holds disruptive potential — for employees, entrepreneurs and nearly everyone else. SEE PAGES 7-11.
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The University of South Florida, with an invitation to join the elite Association of American Universities, garners national attention. PAGE 6
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Sma ll-business ow ners, in Tampa and nationally, are growing more weary of economic trends, especially in rising costs. PAGE 6
Bradenton real estate firm REM Capital, using some guts and good timing, is working on two St. Pete multifamily projects. PAGE 12
Westshore office building sold for $19.5 million. 13 Century-old Bradenton building hits market. 13
State Legislature, DeSantis score big victories. 404894-1
The percolating national union movement at coffee giant Starbucks has a new entry, with a Sarasota location readying a vote. PAGE 5
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WHAT BUSINESS OWNERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY See Page 3