Trini TechCast

Where and how can we apply AI? https://gnclabs.training Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerard-llanos-147b3016?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app End of year survey. https://forms.gle/8eS82ef1F3XHnVbr9

We aren't too sure how it will be implemented. The guys discuss what happens when we try to do this. Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/govt-could-set-age-limit-on-social-media-use/article_44010258-a222-11ef-a053-af0136842c32.html What would happen when the UTT gives us free courses geared toward cybersecurity? Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/utt-signs-cyber-mou-6.2.21655...

It seems like the payment system that they want to implement is going to become a reality soon? Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/buy-doubles-with-your-phone/article_e9fb3342-9be0-11ef-962d-2367d827f14a.html What happens when all the central banks of the Caribbean come together and talk about cyber security? Article : https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/combating-cyberthre...

You can pay property tax online. Mr. Charles tries to go into his FCB account to see if its really there as a payee. Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/first-citizens-launches-online-property-tax-payments-6.2.2148705.ef38417ab3 Someone is earning their keep with the integration of the linx machines! Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/taxes-now-payable-via-linx-at-revenue...

There was some discussion about AI in schools. We aren't sure how it will work out but, lets see what they have to say. Article: https://www.tv6tnt.com/news/7pmnews/education-minister-essays-by-chatgpt/article_fd2ea66e-91aa-11ef-bde3-b30e22447183.html We seem to be getting hit a lot with attacks. Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/steep-jump-in-cyber-attacks-in-tt-6.2.2142020.fc4e19f153...

We discuss what the implications of shopping online are for T&T citizens. Will a rise in taxes stop us? What will make us purchase locally? Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/online-shopping-tax-generates-369-4m-for-govt/article_4271553e-8b69-11ef-9db9-53a2f254331e.html We have some insight on where the work from home policy is. It is three fifths done! Article: https://trinid...

We look at the highlights of the ministry of digital transformation on their instagram page. Some things we are proud of, some things not so much. Articles: https://www.instagram.com/DigitalTransformationTT/ https://tatt.org.tt/universal-service/persons-with-disabilities-initiative/ https://8222662.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8222662/Web%20version%20E-Government%202022.pdf There is a regu...

(There was a slight error with the first upload so this is the correct version) The guys look into the promises in the budget that have the letter “e” in front of them. Article: https://www.whoswhotnt.com/press-releases/highlights-of-2024-25-national-budget-presentation/ So what is really a smart city? Free WIFI? A digital form? An internet cafe? Articles: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAtPSc-RXio/?...

The guys look into the promises in the budget that have the letter "e" in front of them. Article: https://www.whoswhotnt.com/press-releases/highlights-of-2024-25-national-budget-presentation/ So what is really a smart city? Free WiFi? A digital form? A internet cafe? Articles: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAtPSc-RXio/?img_index=1 https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TT-T1115 The guys discuss if the port...

What is the payment platform going to do, where will it be applied? We take a dive in to to how other countries use it. Articles: https://www.cnc3.co.tt/digital-transformation-ministry-signs-agreement-for-real-time-payment-platform/?#5iz5pbbzegp https://www.npci.org.in/what-we-do/upi/product-overview We don't know 1 Trini that uses a dating app. Do you know any? Article: https://www.cnc3.co.tt/gri...

How do we get wider digital inclusion in the country? Is it just a matter of giving them smart phones? Articles: https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=plP9R4bB92s https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T4243 Using the cloud has been a problem for a while, but we should really decentralize. Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/trinis-reluctant-to-use-the-cloud-6.2.2111908.13f927ad88 If Amazon requir...

It seems like the property tax system hasn't been coded yet. We don't know but everything else can be paid online .... right? Article: https://newsday.co.tt/2024/09/12/homeowners-can-we-pay-property-tax-online-not-in-line/ We are getting EV more charging stations Article: https://newsday.co.tt/2024/09/15/queens-hall-gets-ev-charge-stations-solar-lights/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2cs_enbvT...

The article seems to say things are growing but they aren't. One of the major issues with free wifi is that people just don't get it for their home. Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/expert-fears-declining-internet-revenues-6.2.2099429.aa05b28a92 Would you rather use data? Article: https://tatt.org.tt/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Annual-Market-Report-AMR-2023.pdf There is a market...

The government is offering these free online courses, we discuss who will actually use it and how it can be best utilized. https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/free-uwi-courses-for-3000-public-servants-6.2.2089733.3ee81ec69c If you have a crashed car you can have it picked up. There's an app for it too! https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/crash-nation-tt-offers-alternative-for-salvaged-vehic...

We got robots in the hospital now? Articles: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/moh-gets-8-health-service-robots-from-indian-govt-6.2.2084931.4fe985420b https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrJ8Atk0H8U Cashless Trinidad? Is it possible? Articles: https://newsday.co.tt/2024/08/20/updated-imbert-time-for-trinidad-and-tobago-to-go-cashless/ https://www.finance.gov.tt/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Final-FI-Repor...

We spend a lot of time talking with an actual owner of an EV in Trinidad making sure we ask all the questions that everyone should know. In the end will Andre be convinced that he should buy one? Will Akeem sell his car to buy one also?

On the heels of not signing a contract with Grenada, WiPay signs a contract with Grenada. Digital disbursements seem to be the ticket in. Articles: https://www.wipaycaribbean.com/blog/the-government-of-grenada-partners-with-wipay-caribbean-for-digital-student-grant-assistance-program https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/wipay-signs-govpay-contract-with-grenada-6.2.2070779.d4176f7c66 The folks at mi...

The stock market game is getting a lot of support Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/wizdom-looks-to-change-stock-market-game-6.2.2062750.ed5a8e328e WiPay seems to have had a lot of issues with Grenada but who is at fault? Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/wipay-disputes-revocation-of-licence-in-grenada-6.2.2055517.cb791e1bc4 HP probably realized that it won't make sense t...

We find out the journey that got her where she is now. Its quite interesting. We hear about the apps and tools she uses to get her work done. She does quite a lot but she love to do it.

We find out that Johnny didn't even choose computer science. He was guided to it. Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnnytiu?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app We're not actually sure if he likes tech, but he is passionate about something. With his laid back attitude, how did he win a challenge? Johnny gets to ask us a quest...

Feedback boxes are so first century! But there is a google form! Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/erla-police-want-feedback-from-public/article_ed9ed204-3d46-11ef-8dda-e30d3b9cdbc4.html Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tcFuQpjkDLX3X22QuEZgBZsX6AsE-ypVRwcCupPPCe0/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1VbbBiqwrn7r1uPnPiOAuhO69FLmCmNq_iMchARd6SSpqcY_66eiHlW74...

The local government minister seems to be working hard to get reforms in place. One of them may be a bit hopeful but at least Mr. Charles has hope! Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/local-govt-ministry-moving-to-implement-workfromhome-6.2.2035846.859f987529 The guys check out the online immigration forms that the other countries have. Why not Trinidad though? Article: https://tt.loopnews.co...

Has WiPay found a way to deal with the forex issues and just testing out with Aeropost? Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/wipay-allows-skybox-shopping-with-tt-6.2.2034619.9bee8220f3 In order for us to progress technologically we have to think about getting internet access to the people who don't even think they need it. Article: https://tt.loopnews.com/content/reliable-affordable-br...

How would people be motivated to use an app to report local government issues? Article: https://www.ttt.live/go-local-app-launched/ What would you need to have in place to get a tax break for cyber security. Article: https://www.igovtt.tt/?page_id=296 How does one warn you when you are using a social media app that is dangerous. Article: https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/17/24180005/surgeon-general-...

Digicel has activated its tobago undersea fiber cable. How will it work and how will it help Tobago have some internet resiliency? Articles: https://newsday.co.tt/2024/06/06/digicel-launches-new-subsea-fibre-cable-system/ https://tt.loopnews.com/content/digicels-deep-blue-one-subsea-fibre-cable-goes-live What would cause a company to do this? Article: https://guardian.co.tt/business/wellness-apps-...