Roundup: for the week ending 25 May 2025
A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 19 May to Sunday 25 May 2025.
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Author: Michele Marius
Addressing bias in generative AI, and the regulatory hurdles Caribbean countries must overcome
As much as we enjoy the efficiencies arising from using generative AI, we continually have to be aware of the flaws inherent in the technology, the most glaring of which is bias that can result in a broad range of harms. We discuss the impact of the bias on society and outline steps Caribbean countries can take to begin to regulate AI.
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ICTP 352: Repositioning the postal sector in the 21st century, with Tracy Hackshaw of the Universal Postal Union
The Postal Service is an often overlooked sector in most Caribbean countries. Its potential remains untapped in the region, although it is often considered an essential service. With Mr Tracy Hackshaw of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), we discuss the evolving role of the Postal Service in our increasingly digital age, including: the role of the UPU; key drivers that led the UPU to prioritise cyber resilience initiatives; whether Caribbean countries are using the .POST Top Level Domain; and the benefits of using the .POST Top Level Domain.
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Roundup: for the week ending 18 May 2025
A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 12 May to Sunday 28 February 2025.
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Beyond economic growth: Unleashing AI’s potential for the social transformation of developing nations
The narrative surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI) often centres on its transformative power for economic growth. We hear of its potential to revolutionise industries, enhance productivity, and drive innovation across sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, and finance. Although this focus is understandable, particularly in the context of developing countries striving for economic advancement, it risks overshadowing an equally crucial and perhaps more profound potential: AI’s ability to address pressing societal challenges and foster inclusive development.
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