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The second annual 5IR Artificial Intelligence (AI) Conference hosted by The University of the West Indies (UWI<\/a><\/strong>), Five Islands Campus (FIC) is underway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two-day conference themed \u2018Bridging Digital Frontiers: AI For Caribbean Sustainability<\/em><\/strong>\u2019 kicked off on Monday, June 23 with the official opening ceremony featuring remarks from The Honourable Daryll Matthew, Minister of Education, Sports & the Creative Arts, Government of Antigua and Barbuda; Pro Vice-Chancellor and Campus Principal, The UWI FIC, Professor C. Justin Robinson; Dr. Stacy Richards-Kennedy, Regional Manager, CAF \u2013 Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean and lead conference sponsor; and UWI Pro Vice-Chancellor for Graduate Studies and Research, Professor Aldrie Henry-Lee.<\/p>

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Later in the day, the Honourable Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, attended a conference plenary session on “Smart Farming: AI for a Sustainable Agricultural Future”. <\/p>

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The opening remarks highlighted the timeliness of the conference and emphasized the urgent need to focus on artificial intelligence for sustainable development in the Caribbean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minister Matthew noted that the conference theme is both \u2018timely and urgent\u2019. \u201cFor many, the concept of artificial intelligence evokes fear of job loss, of surveillance, of alien technologies that have no relevance to their daily struggle.<\/p>

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The disconnect is real and it is dangerous. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is therefore incumbent on all of us \u2014 governments, universities, industry, and civil society to demystify artificial intelligence. We must translate its language, humanize its possibilities, and localize its applications.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>

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Professor Robinson boldly dubbed the conference \u2018a declaration\u2019 that the Caribbean will not be mere spectators in the 5th Industrial Revolution.<\/p>

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\u201cWe will be co-authors of the next chapter in human advancement. Welcome to UWIFIC 5IR. Let the work of Caribbean digital liberation begin!\u201d he said declaring the conference officially open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outlining The UWI\u2019s <\/a><\/strong>commitment to do its part, Professor Aldrie Henry-Lee underscored \u201cAt The UWI, we are determined to ensure that the Caribbean is not left behind in this new AI revolution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our commitment is reflected in our research, teaching, learning and internal policies.\u201d She continued \u201cThe question before us is not simply how<\/em> AI can be used\u2014but how it can be used wisely<\/em>, ethically<\/em>, equitably<\/em>, and strategically<\/em> for Caribbean sustainability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is why this conference and theme are so important.\u201d Professor Henry-Lee highly commended conference organisers noting that the gathering presents a \u201cplatform\u201d to go beyond showcasing AI-driven innovations, also allowing stakeholders to \u201cinterrogate the deeper questions\u201d about AI\u2019s development in the context of cultural diversity, data sovereignty, data protection and sustainable development in small island developing states.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Stacy Richards-Kennedy, on behalf of lead sponsor, CAF, called for the theme \u2018AI for Caribbean Sustainability\u2019 to be more than a \u2018catchphrase\u2019 \u2014 \u201cit must be a lived experience\u201d that sees us tackle head-on challenges like persistent inequalities in connectivity; high costs of deploying and maintaining digital infrastructure; regulatory fragmentation and the lack of harmonized digital policies, among others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The day\u2019s full agenda included the presentation of academic papers on AI and Caribbean Digital Transformation, Healthcare Sustainability and Enhanced Quality Higher Education; thematic panel discussions; and keynote addresses from international experts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Sangeet Paul Choudary, Senior Fellow, University of California, Berkley and Co-author of Platform Revolution presented on the topic Platform Revolution: How AI is Reshaping Caribbean Economic Models <\/em>and Mr. Tianze Zhang, Founder of AI for Developing Countries Forum (AIFORD) and CEO, ZAAN.com delivered a keynote on Empowering the South 2030: AI for Inclusive Digital Sovereignty in the Caribbean.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conference highlights are available via official Five Islands Campus and conference social media platforms \u2014 Facebook<\/a>; Instagram<\/a>; LinkedIn<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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