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John Deere launched an AI chatbot for farmers
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The new ‘JD’ AI uses farmers’ own data to answer questions about their operations and equipment.
The new ‘JD’ AI uses farmers’ own data to answer questions about their operations and equipment.
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John Deere is testing a new “JD” AI assistant that it says can help farmers make more money, with answers about best practices and historical trends that are based on their own data. It uses their “field, machine and operational data” to answer questions on topics like equipment settings, fuel usage, or harvest timing.
The press release didn’t mention which AI technology is behind this platform. But after fighting with farmers and the FTC for years over the right to repair, the news of Early Access Program testing for this bot comes with a mention of its ten-point Farmer Data Commitment saying it won’t sell the data, and lets farmers control third-party sharing:
3. John Deere uses your farm data only as described in its agreements and policies and willcommunicate changes clearly before they take effect.