The Case for AI- Questions Raised At Global South Summit

On Tuesday, dozens of tech enthusiasts, IT and Artificial Intelligence (AI) specialists, educators, representatives of law enforcement agencies and business partners from Saint Lucia and around the globe, gathered here for the inaugural AI Global South Summit. The event is taking place at the Royalton Resorts, October 29 – 31, 2024. The AI Global South Summit is the brainchild of Dr. Gale Rigobert and Kem-Laurin Lubin and aims to give a voice to citizens in the global south, using the knowledge and experiences of its people to ensure that their perspectives are central to the conversation about AI. The “real fears” and trepidation by citizens towards AI, were also acknowledged on Tuesday. Several participants raised the issue of citizens not being disadvantaged and further marginalised by the extensive use of AI. Others were optimistic saying that if citizens were empowered; real economic benefits could be derived using AI, while using the technology to advance areas such as education, agriculture, healthcare, the creative sector and others. Among the officials and dignitaries attending the opening was Prime Minister Phillip J Pierre, Shawn Edward-Minister for Education, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Science, Technology and Vocational Training, the leader of the opposition Allen Chastanet, Director General...