AI Minister: Committee will fight online scams

In a significant move to combat the rising tide of AI-generated disinformation and deep-fake scams, Trinidad and Tobago’s government has established an Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee on Cyber Security and AI. This initiative, approved by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar on September 11, aims to address the growing threat of online fraud, which has recently targeted prominent public figures and financial institutions.