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USDA is using AI — but doesn’t have required controls to manage risks, watchdog finds
Douglas Rissing/Getty Images ByNatalie Alms, Senior Correspondent, Nextgov/FCW May 19, 2026 04:25 PM ET The Agriculture inspector general noted the agency has prioritized making use of the technology over setting up controls. * USDA * Oversight The Agriculture Department is using artificial intelligence to identify risks in the supply