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  • Four AI Summits, Four Destination. What about SMEs?

    Four global AI summits. Four declarations. Zero enforcement. And still no seat at the table for the 90% of businesses that are SMEs.

    February 25, 2026

    Ranmalee Gamage

    AI Policy
    AI Governance, AI Impact Summit 2026, AI Policy, Development Economics, Digital Transformation, emerging markets, Global South, Inclusive AI, New Delhi Declaration, SME
    Four AI Summits, Four Destination. What about SMEs?
  • Fundamental rights centric vs Innovation centric – What EU and US AI Frameworks Actually Reveal

    In 1950, Alan Turing famously asked, “Can machines think?” in his paper “Computing Machinery and Intelligence,” starting the foundational debate on artificial intelligence. And here we are now, in 2026 with over 19 million AI models, over 8 AI model types, and over 378 million users in 2025. To prevent harms that AI can bring, we need…

    February 20, 2026

    Ranmalee Gamage

    AI Policy
    AI Policy, America, emerging markets, European Union, Fundamental rights, Tech policy
    Fundamental rights centric vs Innovation centric – What EU and US AI Frameworks Actually Reveal
  • It is more than a Blockchain: Lessons from a Agriculture Traceability Project

    The article discusses a project from 2020-2023 focused on using blockchain technology to enhance organic agriculture traceability for smallholder farmers in South Asia. While successes like Walmart and TraceX demonstrate potential, challenges such as mistrust and reluctance among stakeholders hinder scalability. Effective national policies and infrastructure are essential for widespread adoption.

    February 20, 2026

    Ranmalee Gamage

    Blockchain
    Agriculture, blockchain, case study, Policy
    It is more than a Blockchain: Lessons from a Agriculture Traceability Project
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