Roundup: for the week ending 22 June 2025
A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 16 June to Sunday 22 June 2025.
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Category: ICT/Tech
The environmental impact of AI and how Caribbean countries can make it more sustainable
According to GlobeNewswire, the global AI market is projected to grow from USD 273.6 billion in 2023 to USD 5.26 trillion by 2035, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.84%. However, what is the environmental price for such growth? And how can the Caribbean region, as users of AI, contribute to decreasing its environmental footprint?
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AI in law enforcement: Is it a disaster waiting to happen?
The use of AI in law enforcement is a rapidly evolving area, and Jamaica will soon be deploying “Constable Smart”. Although this AI model promises to revolutionise policing in Jamaica, thanks to its significant potential benefits, it also has some considerable ethical and practical drawbacks, both of which we discuss.
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ICTP 355: Exploring the tech scene in West Africa, with Kevan Rajaram
In our continuing effort to increase our awareness of the tech scene in Africa, we chat with Caribbean Data Scientist, Kevan Rajaram, who did a short stint working as the Head of Business Intelligence for a company in West Africa, specifically Côte d’Ivoire (the Ivory Coast). During our conversation, Kevan shared with us, among other things: how he ended in Côte d’Ivoire; his first impressions of the tech ecosystem and daily life; what stood out for him regarding how data regulation and digital sovereignty are handled; and lessons he learnt and has brought back with him to the Caribbean
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The digital showdown: Why your bank app might win over CBDCs
The digital money race is on, but who is really winning? Although Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) promise a new financial dawn, the reality might be very different. This article delves into why internet banking is poised to continue its dominance.
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