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The Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago is continuing to drive the nation's digital transformation by investing in the next generation of information and communication technology professionals.

Twelve bursary recipients from three local tertiary institutions have each been awarded $10,000 annually for two years.
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00:00Four undergraduate students from Custard, the University of the West Indies and the
00:05University of Trinidad and Tobago received bursaries to pursue ICT-related studies.
00:11Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence
00:16Rhonda Patiram said the program goes beyond financial aid. She described it as an investment
00:22in equipping young people with the tools to thrive in a fast-changing digital society.
00:28Artificial intelligence, big data, automation, and cloud computing are no longer distant concepts.
00:34They are here, actively shaping the way we work, live, and govern. Rather than seeing these
00:40advancements as intimidating, we must see them as opportunities to innovate, connect, and grow.
00:46Patiram emphasized that artificial intelligence has transformative potential across key sectors.
00:52Across sectors, AI holds immense promise. In healthcare, AI can introduce predictive diagnostics
01:00and telemedicine to even our most remote communities. In education, it enables personalized
01:07learning and upskilling to prepare a workforce for tomorrow's demands. In agriculture, it helps
01:15model climate patterns and advance precision farming for stronger food security.
01:19Also speaking at the event, TAT CEO Curly Prescott announced plans to host a hybrid broadcasting
01:27workshop, Empowering Men with Digital Skills, on September 6th, under the theme, Powering Up Your Voice.
01:34Shalakistu, TV6 News.
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