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Malawi: farmers turn to AI to boost their yields

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In rural Malawi, farmers have been embracing new technology to increase their yields. Some 180,000 residents have been using an AI chat bot, which is backed by the government.

Breakdown
  • Farmers in rural Malawi are adopting an AI chatbot to boost crop yields and adapt to climate change.
  • The chatbot, designed by Opportunity International, is used by about 180,000 rural households. 10s
  • The tool is accessible to both literate and illiterate users, supporting text, voice, and image queries. 1m 4s
  • Farmers are still recovering from the impact of Cyclone Freddie and ongoing drought. 1m 36s
  • The Malawian government has agreed to support the AI chatbot initiative. 1m 58s
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