Jamaicans encouraged to upskill for the AI era

KINGSTON, Jamaica — 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, shared 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.