Roundup: for the week ending 4 May 2025
A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 28 April to Sunday 4 May 2025.
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Author: Michele Marius
Leapfrogging with less: Why Small Language Models could be a game-changer for developing countries
In almost any discourse on artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing, the focus tends to be almost entirely on Large Language Models or LLMs. Moreover, these are the models with which most people are familiar. However, leveraging Small Language Models or SLMs could offer a greater strategic advantage to Caribbean countries and other developing regions.
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ICTP 349: Caribbean AI readiness and participating in the global dialogue on AI governance
The Caribbean stands at a pivotal juncture as artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a transformative force with the potential to drive development across virtually all sectors. With Dr Craig Ramlal, a global AI expert, who was appointed to the United Nations Secretary-General’s High-Level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence, and Lika Døhl Diouf, of the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, we discuss: key observations regarding AI use and policy in the region; the proposed Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence and the Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance; key findings on ECLAC’s 2025 AI readiness in the Caribbean study; and the most pressing ICT or AI-related issues Caribbean countries need to address.
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Roundup: for the week ending 27 April 2025
A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 21 April to Sunday 27 April 2025.
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The enduring value of open source in a data-driven world
As data becomes one of the most valuable assets globally, the digital infrastructure that supports our societies must be secure, accountable, and adaptable. Open-source solutions are uniquely positioned to underpin this transformation. We highlight key benefits as well as some important considerations.
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