Minister Osmond Martinez discusses digital transformation at Cyber Security in the age of AI conference

Minister Osmond Martinez discusses digital transformation at Cyber Security in the age of AI conference

By Zoila Palma:  On May 13, 2026, Minister Osmond Martinez participated in the Cyber Security in the age of AI conference. “A matter that is no longer simply an information technology issue, but a national development imperative topic. Belize is undergoing a significant digital transformation. Through our National Digital Agenda, we are modernizing public services,…

Establishing AI and data sovereignty in the age of autonomous systems

Establishing AI and data sovereignty in the age of autonomous systems

“Data is really a new currency; it’s the IP for many companies,” says Kevin Dallas, CEO of EDB, echoing a recurrent anxiety from customers. “The big concern is, if you’re deploying an AI-infused application with a cloud-based large language model, are you losing your IP? Are you losing your competitive position?” That question is now…

Should we trust AI to take over our work tasks? Here’s why it could unlock a new age of productivity

Should we trust AI to take over our work tasks? Here’s why it could unlock a new age of productivity

In 2026, work has a habit of expanding into all the spaces around the actual job. A decision needs context, a conversation needs chasing, a document needs shaping before anyone can use it, and so on. None of this is wasted work exactly, but it is often the part that stops people getting to the…

AI, Elections, and the Fragility of Rights in the Digital Age

AI, Elections, and the Fragility of Rights in the Digital Age

At a recent policy conference held at the UM6P by the Policy Center for the New South and the Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the African Union, I had the opportunity to join a diverse panel of participants from different backgrounds to discuss “Integrity and Governance: AI in the Electoral Cycle.” I…

Why Most Modern Apps Will Be Useless in the Age of AI – Unite.AI

Why Most Modern Apps Will Be Useless in the Age of AI – Unite.AI

AI vs. Off-the-Shelf Applications Let me say something controversial: most apps you’re paying for today will be irrelevant in 3 years. Not because they’re bad. Because AI will build you a better, cheaper, personal version – on demand. The digital products market is entering a phase where simple web services and mobile apps will gradually…

Greece Sets 2027 Deadline for Social Media Age Checks, Threatens Wider Digital Crackdown

Greece Sets 2027 Deadline for Social Media Age Checks, Threatens Wider Digital Crackdown

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has given social media companies until January 1, 2027 to enforce mandatory age verification or face legal consequences, as Greece moves to ban platform access for children under 15 and signals further regulation of video games and online gambling. Speaking to parenting portal infokids.gr, Mr. Mitsotakis said legislation will require tech platforms…