Mark Lyndersay

3 days ago | technewstt.com | Mark Lyndersay

Above: Visa’s Jack Forestell. Photo courtesy Visa. AI is transforming how we shop and pay. Visa is bringing the power of its network and decades-long expertise to bring trust and security to AI-driven commerce. Introduced today at the Visa Global Product Drop, Visa Intelligent Commerce enables AI to find and buy. It is a groundbreaking new initiative that opens Visa’s payment network to the developers and engineers building the foundational AI agents transforming commerce.

3 days ago | technewstt.com | Mark Lyndersay

Christelle Mombo-Zigah expressed concerns about the impact of digital colorism with the rise of Large Language Models (LLMs) and digital avatars. AI portrait tools often exhibit a bias towards Caucasian features, lightening skin tones and altering natural hairstyles. The market for virtual humans is projected to reach US$1.8 trillion by 2033.

3 days ago | newsday.co.tt | Mark Lyndersay

Commentary BitDepth #1510Mark Lyndersay  The Caribbean chapter of Women in AI Governance hosted its second meeting on April 30, hosting Christelle Mombo-Zigah for an online presentation on Digital Colourism. Mombo-Zigah is a French-American technology executive with, as she describes it, "deep Congolese roots" who has worked in Silicon Valley with CISCO for the last 15 years.

1 week ago | technewstt.com | Mark Lyndersay

The UNC’s plans for digital transformation as outlined in their “minifestos,” highlighting both generalities and specific initiatives. The new government should assess and potentially continue ongoing digital projects from the previous administration, emphasizing the long-term nature of technology development. A strong leader, like Professor Ken Julien in the energy sector, is needed to drive change and oversee the execution of digital transformation initiatives.

1 week ago | newsday.co.tt | Mark Lyndersay

Commentary BitDepth #1509Mark Lyndersay  Dear Prime Minister,It's early days for your new government and your first emphasis is likely to be on establishing its leadership presence. Your first appointments will probably address the hot-button issues of crime and the economy. The UNC's "minifestos," bullet point summaries of its plans after taking office offer the best guide of your administration's plans for digital transformation after forming the new cabinet.