St. Vincent chamber highlights AI opportunities for Caribbean workforce

Business leaders in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have urged Caribbean countries to accelerate workforce training in artificial intelligence, coinciding with the expansion of DeVry University's Bridge to Brilliance initiative in the region. The call was made during a chamber of commerce event focused on economic development. The chamber argued that AI represents a significant opportunity for the Caribbean workforce if appropriate training programmes are implemented quickly.

DeVry's Bridge to Brilliance programme is designed to provide skills in AI, machine learning, and related fields. The chamber's statement did not specify which sectors would be most affected by AI adoption or the timeline for the training rollout.

The chamber's push for AI training occurs against a backdrop of global debates about automation and employment. In the Caribbean, the business process outsourcing sector has been a major employer, and there are concerns that AI could reduce the need for human workers in call centres and data processing. The chamber's emphasis on skills development is intended to mitigate potential job losses and instead position the region to take advantage of new opportunities created by AI. Further details on funding or implementation were not provided in the article.