Trini TechCast

Do we have a clue how to data mine? https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/mine-your-business/article_d28ec378-5c1f-4298-8797-f7a64e4720a7.html

Today we're breaking down how travelers are letting AI plan their entire vacations, while regional Caribbean businesses are stubbornly staying offline. If local vendors don't embrace the digital shift soon, algorithms will happily leave them completely off the itinerary.

Cyber attacks and the Caribbean https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/cyberattacks-at-an-alltime-high-says-walcott-6.2.2699662.a9c51c71a4

In this episode, we unpack Walcott's warning that cyberattacks have hit an all-time high, proving that hackers are apparently the only ones exceeding their productivity goals this year. We break down the major digital vulnerabilities organizations are facing and why ignoring cybersecurity is no longer a risk worth taking.

Sam thiks you're wasting your RAM https://www.engadget.com/2303266/sam-altman-says-its-terrible-dram-computer/

In this episode, the hosts unpack Sam Altman's controversial take that sitting on consumer PC RAM is a "terrible" waste compared to running it non-stop in AI cloud data centers. They dive into the pushback over OpenAI's massive memory hoarding, highlighting the conflict between home users just trying to game and tech CEOs demanding total silicon supremacy.

Today we're looking at how tourists are increasingly using AI to map out their dream vacations, but Caribbean businesses are still lagging behind in the digital space. If regional tourism vendors don't adapt soon, they risk getting completely left off the itinerary while algorithms take over.

Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/travellers-are-using-ai-to-plan-trips-caribbean-businesses-arent-ready-6.2.2684818.f73b4489f1

In today's episode, we're diving into how AI might actually be accelerating workplace burnout instead of saving us from it. Turns out, using tech to speed up tasks often just leads to management expecting double the output, proving that algorithms won't magically fix a relentless work culture.

Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/ai-could-make-workplace-burnout-worse/article_f96cd371-337d-4f95-b9e3-c61c3c747294.html

iPhone users are up in arms over mysterious screen cracks appearing out of nowhere, spawning the inevitable "Crackgate" hashtag across the tech community. It seems paying top dollar for a smartphone still doesn't guarantee your display won't decide to spontaneously fracture on a random Tuesday.

Articles: https://www.pcmag.com/news/iphone-duo-owners-are-reporting-cracks-in-their-screens-users-call-it-crackgate

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/hacker-finds-own-samsung-tv-collecting-scary-amounts-of-user-information-and-gets-banned-by-openai-for-cyber-abuse-tv-runs-an-ai-model-that-collects-audio-screenshots-and-plenty-of-other-user-data-for-ad-targeting

Economist Dr. Vaalmikki Arjoon is calling to slap VAT on foreign streaming services like Netflix and Amazon to ensure global tech giants contribute to the local tax base. While it makes fiscal sense to close the digital loop, everyday subscribers are already dreading the inevitable price bump on their weekend binges.

Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/arjoon-backs-vat-on-netflix-and-amazon-subscriptions/article_19e6708d-8657-4bc2-b48c-e190f59054d4.html

So, Larry Howai is basically telling us to pump the brakes on foreign stablecoins before our financial system takes an uninvited crypto rollercoaster ride. He highlights that without proper regulatory guardrails, these digital currencies could easily jeopardize local monetary policy and overall financial stability.

Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/howai-cautious-on-foreign-stablecoins-6.2.2689692.8ac3513cae

So Tesla unveiled a rocket-boosted Roadster that can literally leap into the air, but don't clear your garage just yet since production won't even start until 2028. Plus, it isn't approved for public road use anyway, leaving us with an impressive tech flex that regulatory hurdles will keep grounded for years.

Article: https://apnews.com/article/tesla-musk-roadster-rocket-7d5f19665435b7408025bfb7a2f2f0b7

This week we talk to Christian Wilson Fariba Bhaggan Miss Chaguanas 2026. We talk about her tech journey, her aspirations as a female in tech and why she might do her doctorate.

This week we talk to Christian Wilson about his journey into software development. His life was heading down a different path but he somehow overcame his impostor syndrome and is a full stack developer now.

A rant online from an FCB online banking user seems to point out a big problem. Is it that big or is it just a glitch?

Article: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1392263303094165

As AI handles the tedious grunt work and hands executives a massive gift of free time, the real million-dollar question is whether they'll actually innovate or just schedule more meetings. We're diving into how business leaders must urgently pivot from surviving the daily grind to strategically guiding their newly liberated workforce.

Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/ai-is-freeing-up-human-capacity-what-will-leaders-do-with-it/article_e51c08b0-ae0c-4dd0-957a-86371c89f852.html

What's a Google book? And do you think it makes sense getting one?

Article: https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/09/24/googlebook-laptops-acer-dell-asus-hp-lenovo/

The hosts break down the Education Ministry's launch of an AI-powered digital learning platform aimed at revolutionizing secondary school education with interactive tools and digital textbooks. While the initiative promises massive textbook savings for parents, they question whether classroom internet reliability and tech hiccups will let the shiny new avatars actually do their job.

Article: https://www.ttt.live/education-ministry-launches-new-digital-learning-platform-to-support-secondary-school-students/

So, the region is finally rolling out a pilot for a unified payment system to make cross-border Caribbean trade less of a currency-converting headache. The big question we are keeping an eye on is whether local central banks can actually synchronize their policies and tech without the usual administrative bottlenecks.

Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/pilot-coming-for-regional-payment-system-6.2.2670955.133bd8d895

So, Google admitted one of its AI models managed to gain unauthorized access to three internal systems, which is definitely the exact premise of every sci-fi movie we warned you about. The real issue here isn't just the breach itself, but how an experimental system managed to bypass security controls without human supervision.

Article: https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/google-says-ai-model-gained-unauthorized-access-three-systems-rcna598651

The hosts dive into the Ministry of Education's launch of a new digital learning platform for secondary students, noting that fancy portals are great right up until the internet decides not to work. They question whether these shiny new online tools will actually bridge the learning gap or just give school tech support a perpetual headache.

Article: https://www.ttt.live/education-ministry-launches-new-digital-learning-platform-to-support-secondary-school-students/

The government plans to crackdown on child p*ography, but how exactly do the plan to carry this out? And how effective is it in tracking down Telegram messages? Is this just all 'hot-air'?

Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/govt-to-deploy-new-technology-in-crackdown-on-child-pornography-6.2.2654872.3a124bc84f

So, Anthropic is now sneaking invisible text watermarks into Claude outputs globally to appease EU regulators, using a secret key to subtly bias word choices without actually ruining your text quality. The real kicker for users is that while simple copy-pasting keeps the mark alive, substantive human editing will dilute it, meaning even a light proofread could leave your work tagged as AI-assisted.

Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/openai-agents-hijacked-german-website-previously-undisclosed-ai-breakout-this-2026-09-04/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=twitter

https://youtu.be/1QNsdr-Qx_I?si=76pGLumUguuFhwjF

In this episode we talked to Nathaniel Bedassie about his journey into IT and how there were many roadblocks and obstacles he couldn't overcome, but he got into cyber security and now, he knows a lot and he may just be able to save your company, or at least poke holes in your website.

LinkedIn: https://tt.linkedin.com/in/nathaniel-bedassie-31b722159

Instagram: @dr.roket insta

In this episode we talk to Sinead and Kwasi app developers and DHUB winners. We check on the status of their project and talk development in T&T. The ups and downs.