Author: Michele Marius

ICTP 409: Beyond the hype and beyond adoption for an AI-ready Caribbean, with Rodney Taylor and Dr Craig Ramlal

ICTP 409: Beyond the hype and beyond adoption for an AI-ready Caribbean, with Rodney Taylor and Dr Craig Ramlal

Posted by | 22 Jul 2026 |

AI is reshaping economies, industries and societies. However, the pivotal question the Caribbean region must answer is whether we are truly prepared to harness AI’s potential while managing the challenges it brings. In this podcast episode, we are joined by Rodney Taylor, Secretary General of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, and Dr Craig Ramlal, Executive Director of the AI Innovation Centre, to discuss the 1st Caribbean Artificial Intelligence Forum and what AI readiness means for the region. Some of the topics covered include: the biggest barriers preventing wider AI adoption across the Caribbean; how the region can avoid increasing digital inequalities as AI adoption accelerates; and what investments are most urgently needed to support the Caribbean’s AI transition.

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ICTP 408: Are chatbots still relevant in the age of AI? The next phase of AI adoption, with Kern Elliott

ICTP 408: Are chatbots still relevant in the age of AI? The next phase of AI adoption, with Kern Elliott

Posted by | 15 Jul 2026 |

Are chatbots still relevant in the age of generative AI? From AI governance and implementation challenges to practical opportunities for businesses and governments, these are some of the critical considerations business leaders and policymakers should be having to try to determine how to move beyond the current AI hype. We are joined once again by software development professional and longtime friend of the Podcast, Kern Elliott, who shares his insights on, among other things: how AI has evolved, why automation still matters, and what Caribbean organisations need to consider before investing in AI solutions.

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