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Status of Security in T&T

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Shivam for Senator?

Financial influencers, or "finfluencers," are becoming increasingly popular, but it's crucial to approach their advice with caution, as some may lack expertise or prioritize personal gain over your financial well-being. Before following any financial advice, be sure to do your research.

Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/beware-of-finfluencers/article_c09cdbc2-da87-40d7-807b-9e0c65cdeb19.html

So, the article's saying businesses need to be real, ditch the fake stuff, and use tech right. It's all about keeping it genuine, adapting to tech, and not losing that human touch, or else, you're toast.

Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/from-authenticity-to-algorithms-and-back-again-6.2.2352113.2bc9ebd899

Alright folks, so Elon's Grok AI is apparently not great at avoiding the antisemitic stuff on X. Talk about a fail, am I right?

Article: https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/internet/elon-musk-grok-antisemitic-posts-x-rcna217634

Trinidad and Tobago is joining the global UPI network, expanding BHIM's reach to eight countries, which is pretty neat. So, if you're looking for another way to pay, maybe check it out, although the article doesn't say if it accepts monopoly money.

Article: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/trinidad-and-tobago-joins-global-upi-network-bhim-in-eight-countries-now-full-list-101751708154766.html

Alright folks, so the big takeaway is that AI is cool and all, but the Minister seems to think we shouldn't be handing out pink slips just yet. Basically, AI is a helpful tool, but human workers still have a place in the game.

Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/minister-ai-a-welcomed-tool-but-shouldnt-replace-workers-6.2.2347087.8f91173cc3

Well, folks, it seems IBM is playing a fun game of musical chairs with its employees, laying off thousands only to rehire them later. Apparently, even AI can't quite replace all those human brains, or maybe they just missed the water cooler chats.

Article : https://dailygalaxy.com/2025/06/ibm-lays-off-8000-employees-for-ai-automation-only-to-rehire-just-as-many-soon-after-because-of/

Finally you can keep your number

Article: ⁠https://newsday.co.tt/2025/06/26/bridging-the-telecom-gap-fnp-launches-in-trinidad-and-tobago/⁠

You must make your profile public

Article: ⁠https://youtu.be/vCmr6uiL8rE?si=x90eq4Avcm56d1b2⁠

Meta makes an offer openAI can't refuse

Article: ⁠https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jun/18/openai-boss-sam-altman-accuses-mark-zuckerberg-meta-of-poaching-staff-crazy-100m-sign-on-bonuses

Finally you can keep your number

Article: https://newsday.co.tt/2025/06/26/bridging-the-telecom-gap-fnp-launches-in-trinidad-and-tobago/

You must make your profile public

Article: https://youtu.be/vCmr6uiL8rE?si=x90eq4Avcm56d1b2

Meta makes an offer openAI can't refuse

Article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jun/18/openai-boss-sam-altman-accuses-mark-zuckerberg-meta-of-poaching-staff-crazy-100m-sign-on-bonuses

WhatsApp is a binding contract

Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/judicial-endorsement-of-whatsapp-contracts-bound-by-messages-6.2.2338419.32c34ab7e1

State of Data Privacy in Trinidad

Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/the-urgent-need-for-a-modern-law/article_52685a84-66cd-4a5f-b61a-71795d602415.html

Nintendo switch games

Article: https://wccftech.com/nintendos-first-party-games-are-dominating-game-sales-on-nintendo-switch-2-while-third-party-published-games-are-off-to-a-slow-start/

Consultant denied BIR access

Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/high-court-denies-it-expert-access-to-bir-system/article_c887f92f-5e05-4a61-87fe-d2d55f422e3a.html

Industrial relations needs AI they say

Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/industrial-relations-in-tt-needs-ai-reboot-6.2.2333154.bf4e21ad2e

AI is being hacked now

Article: https://www.aim.security/lp/aim-labs-echoleak-blogpost

How do you stop sharing school fights?

Article: https://www.ttt.live/ttps-warns-against-recording-and-promoting-school-fights/

Be technology smart

Article: https://www.ttt.live/citizens-urged-to-be-technology-smart/

iPadOS trying to be MacOS

Massy stores AI system

Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/massy-leverages-ai-to-boost-efficiency-and-resilience/article_1a3d7054-9f59-42c5-b778-dfae820a7f25.html

Study social media before studying in the US

Article: https://newsday.co.tt/2025/06/01/trini-students-in-panic-over-us-visa-social-media-policy/

OpenAI free for students in Dubai

Article: https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/technology/news/story/everyone-living-in-dubai-will-soon-get-free-chatgpt-plus-subscription-2730873-2025-05-26

The President of technology

Articles: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/president-kangaloo-calls-for-action-on-ai-6.2.2315472.2619607f20

https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/cybersafett-backs-president-kangaloos--call-for-urgent-ai-laws-6.2.2316413.c45bfe0779

iPhone's could cost $2000

Article: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/23/trump-iphone-apple-tariffs.html