Local councils urged to use AI to slash red tape

Local councils urged to use AI to slash red tape

PUTRAJAYA: Local councils must abandon their “business as usual” mindset and embrace artificial intelligence (AI) to slash red tape in serving ratepayers, says Nga Kor Ming (pic). The Housing and Local Govern­ment Minister issued a wake-up call to local authorities (PBTs) nationwide, warning that a digital overhaul is needed to ensure Malaysia remains globally competitive…

South African Farmers Turn to AI to Boost Productivity and Navigate Red Tape

South African Farmers Turn to AI to Boost Productivity and Navigate Red Tape

South African farmers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to improve productivity, manage farms more efficiently and overcome regulatory challenges, according to a GreenCape report on AI adoption in agriculture. The report defines agricultural technology, also known as agtech or agritech, as a broad set of innovations applied to farming. These include hardware such as drones,…