Nobel Economist Highlights India's Use of AI for Agricultural and Public Policy Innovation

Nobel laureate economist Michael Kremer highlighted India's progress in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for public benefit, particularly in agriculture. He noted AI's role in accurate weather and pest forecasts, which helped farmers adjust practices during the 2025 monsoon, increasing incomes. Kremer emphasized India's extensive data collection, including Aadhaar and meteorological records, as a foundation for AI adoption. He advocated for evidence-based policymaking and treating public programs as experiments to improve development outcomes, citing AI applications in sectors like driver testing and education.