Ranmalee Gamage
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Hey AI, I run a small business; Can you really help me?
I tested four of the world’s most accessible AI platforms on six real SME scenarios. They were tested on generic scenarios that could happen to six SME business cases; restaurant owner, garment exporter, trader, mobile money agent, construction company, and a logistic company. In June 2025, Kananaskis, the G7 endorsed that AI represents a transformative…
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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.
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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…
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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.
