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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We are relaunching our Know Your Neighbour series, in which we explore the state of the telecoms and ICT development in Caribbean countries. We kick off this 2025 update with Saint Kitts and Nevis, officially the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis. With our guest, Rodney Browne, of eCaribbean Limited, we discuss, among other things, the current state of telecoms and broadband internet, including quality of service and affordability; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the country’s ICT sector; the country’s receptiveness to digital currencies/ cryptocurrencies and AI; and ICT/tech-related opportunities he sees in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
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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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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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In almost any discourse on artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing, the focus tends to be almost entirely on Large Language Models or LLMs. Moreover, these are the models with which most people are familiar. However, leveraging Small Language Models or SLMs could offer a greater strategic advantage to Caribbean countries and other developing regions.
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