In response to growing concerns over the rise of deepfake technology, Dominic Smith, Minister of Public Administration and AI, has announced the formation of specialized committees to address the risks associated with artificial intelligence. As the current president of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, Smith emphasized the urgency of combating AI-enabled fraud and disinformation campaigns. This initiative follows his earlier announcement in September of an inter-ministerial committee focused on cybersecurity threats and AI scams. However, critics argue that the proposed committees are overly bureaucratic, with too many marginally-related stakeholders involved. Key agencies like the Attorney General’s Office, the police service’s cyber and social media unit, and the TT Cybersecurity Incident and Response Team (TTCSIRT) are expected to play pivotal roles in this effort. The TTCSIRT, in particular, is positioned to lead in issuing website takedown notices and countering falsehoods on social media platforms. The widespread use of AI to create fake images and videos, termed ‘AI slop,’ has exacerbated the problem, with deepfakes being used to promote scams and distort historical events. Despite the committees’ formation, the rapid evolution of AI technology demands faster, more focused action to prevent sophisticated deepfakes from deceiving even the most skeptical individuals. A technology-savvy task force, rather than a slow-moving committee, is seen as essential to effectively combat this escalating threat.