Concern raised over small businesses’ reluctance to embrace AI

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August 20, 2026

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Concern raised over small businesses’ reluctance to embrace AI

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Concern is being raised that many local small businesses are afraid to embrace artificial intelligence.

Senior Minister and Minister of Energy, Business Development and Consumer Affairs Kerrie Symmonds contends that as the world moves swiftly to adopt AI, Barbados and the region cannot afford to be left behind.

He addressed the issue at the Caribbean Development Bank on Tuesday.

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