This week, over 1,750 academics, engineers and some notable names in the tech space signed an open letter asking for all Artificial Intelligence (AI) labs to “immediately pause for at least 6 months the training of AI systems more powerful than GPT-4”. We discuss the issue from a few perspectives.
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The recently published research from The Cable (UK) on fixed broadband rates from over 200 countries worldwide, which includes over 30 Caribbean countries, is examined.
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In the first instalment in our Expert insights series on cyber threats and security for 2023, and one again with Sean Slattery of Caribbean Solutions Lab, he discusses, among other things: the changes in the threat landscape that occurred in 2022; the impact and implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the security space; how the emerging cyber insurance space has affected how organisations approach security; and three things organisations should be doing in 2023 to improve their network/IT security.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken over our imagination in recent months, with Large Language Models, in particular, being touted as a ground-breaking development. However, as we move beyond the hype, the true capabilities and limitations of the technology are beginning to emerge.
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With Developmental Economist, Dr Justin Ram, we discuss the impact fintech could have on the Caribbean region and economy, and among other things, Justin offers insights into: how we might foster more tech entrepreneurship; whether the FTX collapse is sending the wrong signals to the world about the fintech industry in the Caribbean; the real opportunity for CBDCs in the region, and with respect to fostering digital transformation; and the fintech initiatives and projects the region should be implementing that could have a real impact.
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