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PS 937

“Para crear la Ley para el Uso Ético de Inteligencia Artificial en la Agricultura Sostenible de Puerto Rico; establecer un marco regulatorio para el despliegue ético de herramientas de IA en prácticas agrícolas; crear un programa de certificación gratuita administrado por el Departamento de Agricultura; promover la optimización de recursos hídricos, predicción de cosechas y reducción de insumos químicos; y para otros fines relacionados.”

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico establishes ethical AI framework and free certification for agricultural use, targeting water optimization, crop prediction, and reduced chemical inputs.

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Bill Summary · PS 937

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 937 establishes a regulatory framework for ethical artificial intelligence deployment in Puerto Rico's agricultural sector. It creates a free certification program administered by the Department of Agriculture and aims to optimize water resource management, improve crop forecasting, and reduce chemical input use through AI technologies.

Why is this important

Puerto Rico's agriculture faces persistent challenges with water scarcity, soil degradation, and economic viability. This bill attempts to modernize farming practices through technology while addressing sustainability concerns—critical for food security and rural economic development on the island.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs and feasibility: While the certification program is described as "free," the bill doesn't specify who bears administrative and infrastructure costs, potentially creating unexpected expenses for the Department of Agriculture or participating farmers
  • "Ethical AI" definition ambiguity: The bill lacks clear criteria for what constitutes "ethical" AI use in agriculture, potentially leading to inconsistent enforcement and certification standards
  • Technology access and equity: Adoption barriers remain unaddressed—small-scale farmers may lack capital, digital literacy, or internet connectivity necessary to implement AI tools, risking a two-tier system favoring larger operations
  • Data ownership and privacy: The bill doesn't address who controls agricultural data generated by AI systems or how farmer information is protected and utilized

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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