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Christine Kangaloo Warns of AI Deception at Divali Nagar

At Divali Nagar in Chaguanas, speakers including President Christine Kangaloo warned about AI deception and misinformation while supporting responsible, inclusive use of the technology.

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Updated Nov 6, 2026

President Christine Kangaloo warned that AI-generated media is making truth and falsehood harder to distinguish.
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She said AI can aid medicine, education and cultural preservation if used wisely and inclusively.
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Other speakers urged critical judgment, warning that AI can enable misinformation, cyberattacks, crime and foreign interference.
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Youth competitions returned to Divali Nagar after seven years.
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Nov 6, 2026

President warns of dangers of AI deception

President Christine Kangaloo warned at the 40th annual Divali Nagar in Chaguanas that AI is making it harder to tell truth from falsehood, urging people to be more discerning before believing or sharing information. She said AI can also help in medicine, education and preserving Trinidad and Tobago’s culture, but must be used wisely to avoid deception and exclusion.

Nov 6, 2026

Kangaloo warns as AI blurs line between truth and lies

President Christine Kangaloo used Diwali Nagar’s 40th anniversary in Chaguanas to warn Trinidad and Tobago citizens that AI is making fake videos, images and voices harder to detect, and urged careful, responsible sharing online. She said AI should be used wisely and inclusively, while youth competitions returned to the event after seven years, with Divya Gocool and Sarika Mathura winning the top prizes.

Nov 5, 2026

Teelucksingh cautions Caribbean to guard against AI misuse

UWI lecturer Jerome Teelucksingh warned at NCIC’s Divali Nagar in Chaguanas that AI could be used for crime, cyberattacks, misinformation and foreign interference, urging Caribbean governments and citizens to use greater judgment online. He also said AI cannot replace human relationships or lived culture, while NCIC reported strong turnout despite recent controversy.

Nov 3, 2026

AI should guide decisions, not replace judgement

At Sunday’s Diwali Nagar celebrations, Dr Vandana Divya Jyothi Persad urged people to use artificial intelligence as a tool, not a substitute for critical thinking, sound judgment and integrity. Speaking on the NCIC theme “Vivek – discerning truth in the age of AI,” she warned that AI and social media can spread misleading information and deepen pressure on identity, especially for women.

Christine Kangaloo Warns of AI Deception at Divali Nagar

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