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ICTP 270: Breaking the shackles of digital colonialism, with Ingrid Riley and Matthew Cowen

Posted by Michele Marius | 20 Sep 2023 | Podcast Episodes

Although slavery and colonialism may seem far removed from the 21st century and our current lives, there have been growing concerns about digital colonialism. With Ingrid Riley of Silicon Caribe and Matthew Cowen of dgtlfutures, we start a conversation on digital colonialism in which, among other things, we discuss: what digital colonialism is and why we ought to give it greater attention; what is happening in the Caribbean tech entrepreneurship space and how it has evolved over the years; and how the region can better navigate and change the narrative that often fosters digital colonialism.

Navigating the future of work: How ready is the Caribbean region?

Posted by Michele Marius | 8 Sep 2023 | ICT/Tech

Over the last three years, the global workplace has experienced unprecedented changes and upheavals, which have been and continue to disrupt not only how we view work, but also the roles and tasks we perform. However, is the Caribbean region ready for the future of work?

Having been enthusiastic supporters of work from home, why have companies changed their tune?

Posted by Michele Marius | 1 Sep 2023 | ICT/Tech

Remote working arrangements were a godsend during the COVID-19 pandemic, as organisations could keep functioning, and even enjoyed a range of other benefits. However, three years later, more organisations are mandating that employees return to the office. We highlight a few of the reasons why this change in posture has occurred.

Agritech, and why it is vital that we tap into this USD 25 billion (and growing!) industry

Posted by Michele Marius | 25 Aug 2023 | ICT/Tech

Agriculture technology (or agritech) is a growing industry that is helping producers to be more efficient, productive, and profitable. However, agritech in the Caribbean region is very limited though it could really help us to up our game with respect to food security and agriculture resiliency.

ICTP 265: Chatbots versus AI, with Kern Elliott of iGovTT

Posted by Michele Marius | 16 Aug 2023 | Podcast Episodes

With artificial intelligence (AI) capturing the minds and hearts of millions of users worldwide, chatbots have been getting little to no visibility these days. With Kern Elliott, of iGovTT in Trinidad and Tobago, we discuss chatbots and AI, and among other things: which one is better; some of the assumptions people tend to make about AI and chatbots; balancing the growing emphasis on privacy and data protection in an increasingly Ai-driven world; and what organisations ought to include in their AI policies.

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Navigating the future of work: How ready is the Caribbean region?

Having been enthusiastic supporters of work from home, why have companies changed their tune?

Agritech, and why it is vital that we tap into this USD 25 billion (and growing!) industry

ICTP 265: Chatbots versus AI, with Kern Elliott of iGovTT

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