Jamaicans urged to upgrade skills for AI era

With artificial intelligence (AI) advancing rapidly across the globe, Jamaicans are being encouraged to develop skills to remain competitive in an increasingly technology-driven world.

Interim Divisional Manager for Information Services at the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Carlinton Burrell, told JIS News that individuals should focus on learning to work with AI, rather than fearing it will replace jobs. Burrell added that AI should be viewed as a tool that can help improve productivity and create new opportunities across communities, schools and workplaces.

He pointed out that the country’s long-term development depends on people acquiring the knowledge and skills needed to adapt to emerging technologies.