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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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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In the second instalment of our Expert Insights series on cyber threats and security for 2025, we are joined once again by Obika Gellineau, of Fujitsu Caribbean. During this conversation, Obika shares his thoughts on, among other things: the changes in the threat landscape that have occurred since our last conversation in 2024; the cybersecurity job market and the expertise that is being demanded; the link between digital sovereignty and cybersecurity; and three things organisations should be doing in 2025 to improve their network/IT security.
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Day by day, the internet is becoming a less unified and cohesive space. “Splinterisation” has been occurring and is likely to continue, which could result in many “internets”. We outline some of the drivers of this fragmentation, likely consequences and some of the forums that are trying to make a difference.
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In our February 2025 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Kira Mohammed, an e-Commerce Strategist based in Trinidad and Tobago, and Mark Codling, a PhD Candidate in GeoInformatics from Jamaica, the panel discusses the following three topics: ways AI is transforming e-commerce; AI and real-time weather; and cashless fraud.
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