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Policy: Who Protects Farmers When AI Moves Faster Than the Rules?
AI advisory tools are advancing faster than policy frameworks, leaving smallholder farmers without legal recourse or clear accountability when recommendations fail. The urgent question is whether governance can catch up in time to protect farmer data rights, preserve trusted extension workers, and ensure inclusive policy design before risks deepen.
Rabiyatu Aliyu Ahmed, Policy Analyst at Policy Vault, served as lead author on a discussion paper examining AI governance for smallholder farmers across Africa and Asia. Her research draws on India’s experience with digital public infrastructure…
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