Practical use of some of the most advances AI tools out there: Mid‑September 2025 Edition

The last thing any solopreneur needs is another trend to track. Yet ignoring artificial intelligence could mean missing the biggest productivity boost of this decade. Keeping pace can feel overwhelming, but this week’s developments offer practical benefits you can use right away. Below you’ll find a concise roundup of the most important announcements plus easy ways to harness them – without hiring a data scientist.

The biggest AI news you need to know

Each week brings a deluge of AI headlines. We’ve sifted through the noise to spotlight the updates most relevant for solo entrepreneurs and small companies.

Xero expands its AI superagent for accounting

At Xerocon Brisbane, accounting platform Xero unveiled the next evolution of its AI financial superagent JAX. Built on Xero’s agentic platform, JAX learns how your business runs and orchestrates multiple AI agents behind the scenes. According to Xero’s release, the upgraded JAX delivers a “reimagined experience” by automating routine tasks and workflows – such as bank reconciliations, matching invoices and getting paid – while providing actionable insights tailored to your business. It’s designed to be a trusted partner that works with you, not against you.

Xero also announced a new Partner Hub that unifies practice tools and data for accountants and bookkeepers, plus enhancements to Syft Analytics and a redesigned home page that provides an at‑a‑glance view of performance. For solopreneurs, JAX’s expansion matters because it simplifies bookkeeping and offers predictive guidance formerly reserved for larger firms. You won’t need to chase paper receipts or manually match transactions; JAX can handle the busywork and alert you when cash‑flow issues loom.

Magnite brings AI‑powered TV ads to small business

Connected TV (CTV) advertising has exploded, but high production costs and complex campaigns kept many small businesses on the sidelines. On 9 September, ad‑tech giant Magnite announced its acquisition of streamr.ai, a generative‑AI platform that creates video ads and launches campaigns in under two minutes. CEO Michael Barrett explained that the “CTV advertising opportunity for small businesses is enormous, but it’s been bottlenecked by complexity and high costs”. Streamr.ai’s technology addresses that by automating creative generation and campaign setup, letting agencies and retail‑media partners offer turnkey TV ads to small clients.

For a solopreneur, this means you could soon create professional CTV ads as easily as posting a social media video. The two‑minute creation timeline contrasts with the weeks or months traditionally required for TV campaigns. Magnite plans to distribute streamr.ai’s tools through existing partners, so you may access them via an agency or platform you already use. If television advertising seemed out of reach before, keep an eye on this development.

OpenAI makes ChatGPT more voice‑friendly and organized

OpenAI’s September release notes introduced several features that can streamline communication and organization for small teams. First, the ChatGPT Voice update expanded Advanced Voice Mode from minutes to hours per day for free users and nearly unlimited use for Plus subscribers】. OpenAI also decided to keep the Standard Voice mode based on user feedback【. Voice interaction makes it easier to capture ideas, dictate emails or hold hands‑free brainstorming sessions, especially when you’re multitasking.

Second, ChatGPT added the ability to branch conversations on the web. You can now hover over a message, click “More actions” and start a new branch without losing the original thread】. This feature is invaluable when exploring multiple marketing copy variations or brainstorming products because it keeps your experiments organized.

Finally, Projects are now available on the free tier. The Projects feature brings chats and files into one workspace with up to five uploads per project. It acts like a lightweight knowledge hub where you can centralize client proposals, campaign drafts and supporting documents. Paid tiers support more uploads and customization options, but the free tier is a great starting point. Together, these updates turn ChatGPT into a more versatile assistant for brainstorming, content creation and project management.

Practical AI tools you can use today

News is only useful if it translates into action. Here are four AI tools you can integrate into your business right now, along with simple steps to get started.

Notion AI: your multipurpose workspace assistant

What it does: Notion AI sits inside your Notion workspace and can automatically capture and summarize meeting notes, turn rough notes into polished templates and translate content across languages. For example, you can ask it to extract action items from a client call, and it will generate bullet lists and assign tasks. It can also transform long notes into ready‑to‑share reports and create checklists or databases from unstructured text.

How to get started:

• Open Notion and enable Notion AI (it’s available as an optional add‑on with a free trial).
• During a meeting, click the Ask AI button or type /summarize to record and transcribe your conversation. Notion AI will generate a summary and action list automatically.
• Use the /continue writing or /translate commands to format pages or translate text into other languages. This is particularly helpful if you serve multilingual audiences.

Why it matters: Capturing conversations and converting them into tasks reduces the risk of missing details. It also keeps your documents clean and consistent without the manual effort.

Grammarly’s generative AI: compose and refine communication

What it does: Grammarly’s on‑demand generative AI assistant can compose, rewrite, ideate and reply to messages. It uses your writing context and style to produce suggestions that sound like you. You can ask it to draft an outreach email, rephrase a social media caption or brainstorm tagline ideas.

How to get started:

• Create a free Grammarly account and install the browser extension or desktop app.
• Open any text field (emails, documents, social posts) and click the green Grammarly icon.
• Choose from prompts like “Compose a response”, “Rewrite this paragraph”, or “Suggest ideas”. The tool will generate an initial draft you can customize.

Why it matters: For solopreneurs who wear many hats, polishing copy can be time‑consuming. Grammarly’s AI helps you produce professional‑quality communications faster and with consistent tone.

Google AI Edge Gallery: offline AI in your pocket

What it does: Google’s new AI Edge Gallery app lets you run powerful AI models directly on your Android phone without an internet connection. The app includes modules such as Ask Image for image recognition, Audio Scribe for real‑time transcription and translation, and AI Chat & Prompt Lab for summarization, coding assistance and content rewriting. It even allows you to download and switch models (e.g., Gemma 3n) or import your own models.

How to get started:

• Visit the Google Play Store and search for “AI Edge Gallery.” Install the app (an APK is available on GitHub for regions without Google Play).
• Download a model package through the app. The lightweight Gemma 3n 4B model is around 1.5 GB.
• Explore the modules: Use Ask Image to identify objects or scenes, Audio Scribe to record and translate meetings, and AI Chat to summarize text or code snippets. Adjust settings like CPU/GPU usage and sampling temperature for performance.

Why it matters: On‑device AI means faster responses and stronger privacy because your data never leaves your phone. If you work in areas with unreliable internet or need to keep data confidential, this tool lets you harness AI anywhere.

Copilot Audio Expressions: bring stories to life

What it does: Microsoft’s Copilot Labs recently launched Copilot Audio Expressions, an experimental tool that transforms written text into expressive audio narrations. You can adjust tone, pace and personality, assign different voices to characters and download the result as an MP3.

How to get started:

• Navigate to Copilot Labs and select “Audio Expressions.” You may need a Microsoft account, but the tool is currently free to use.
• Paste your script or outline into the text box.
• Select a narration mode – for example, Emotive for varying styles or Story to hear your story brought to life – and fine‑tune the narrator’s tone and pace.
• Assign voices to different characters if your script includes dialogue. Then generate and download your audio.

Why it matters: High‑quality audio content can elevate your brand, but professional voiceovers are expensive. Copilot Audio Expressions makes it affordable to create podcasts, course lessons or marketing voiceovers with a human‑like feel.

Turning updates into results

How should solopreneurs integrate these news items and tools into day‑to‑day operations? Here are strategic considerations to keep you grounded:

• Automate to free your time. Tools like JAX take care of bookkeeping chores so you can focus on strategic growth. Magnite’s streamr.ai acquisition means that even small budgets could soon reach television audiences. Invest the time you save into creativity, innovation and client relationships.
• Consolidate information. ChatGPT’s new Projects feature acts like a mini knowledge base. Combine it with Notion AI to centralize meeting notes, client files and drafts. When everything is in one place, delegation and decision‑making become much easier.
• Create multimedia content effortlessly. With Copilot Audio Expressions and future tools from streamr.ai, you can produce engaging audio and video content without expensive gear. High‑quality multimedia assets enhance your brand’s professionalism and can set you apart from competitors.
• Maintain privacy and compliance. Google’s AI Edge Gallery keeps sensitive data on your device, which is essential for regulated industries or client confidentiality. Likewise, Anthropic’s Claude memory feature (released this week for enterprise users) stores project‑specific memories separately and lets users edit or delete them. Always evaluate the data policies of any AI tool before integration.

Action plan: steps to take right now

1. This week: Audit your workflow and identify one repetitive task to automate. If you use Xero, enable JAX’s new features. Otherwise, explore automation in your accounting or CRM.
2. By next week: Set up a Project in ChatGPT for your current marketing campaign. Upload drafts, branch off alternative ideas and test the voice mode to dictate your thoughts on the go.
3. Within two weeks: Try at least one new AI tool from our list (Notion AI, Grammarly, AI Edge Gallery or Copilot Audio Expressions). Use its free tier to address a real pain point, such as turning meeting notes into tasks or generating a voiceover for a social post.
4. By month‑end: Evaluate the results. Did automation free up time? Did audio or video content improve engagement? Double down on what works and shelve what doesn’t. AI adoption is iterative; progress comes from experimentation and reflection.

Looking ahead

Artificial intelligence is moving fast, but you don’t need to chase every shiny object. Focus on tools that solve real problems today and keep an eye on emerging developments that could open new marketing or operational channels. This week’s news – from Xero’s expanded JAX to Magnite’s democratized CTV ads and OpenAI’s productivity upgrades – shows that AI is becoming more accessible and tailored to small business needs.

Ready to dive in? Start with one experiment, share your results and let the Solo AI Tool community know which solution made the biggest difference. Which of this week’s tools are you most excited to try?