Noting how crucial the internet has become, especially over the past year and a half, one might be surprised that it has not been formally made a basic right or a utility. In our latest article, we discuss the need for Caribbean countries to designate the internet a basic human right.
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Caribbean organisations are in varying stages of digital transformation, and are eager to realise the benefits of going digital. However, there are also risks that ought to be considered.
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The National Transformation Initiative (NTI) in Barbados is seeking to equip every Barbadian with the knowledge, skills and values to be citizens of good character and competence in a digital world. NTI Director, Dr Allyson Leacock, shares some insights on how the NTI was established, what it hopes to achieve, and the recent partnership between the NTI and Coursera.
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In this Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Gerard Best and Amit Uttamchandani, the panel discusses disinformation, misinformation and fake news, including: whether the content delivery platforms are the blame; the importance of scepticism; and why regulation is not enough.
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Over the past few years, video on-demand services have experienced explosive growth, and within the last year, thanks to the pandemic, that growth was further amplified. However, with the ready access to content of our choosing, are we losing our values, attitude and culture in the process?
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