The World Trade Centre Georgetown (WTCG) is developing a policy paper on the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) for Guyana and the Caribbean, following a roundtable discussion that concluded that the potential dangers posed by AI are real but should not deter responsible adoption of the technology.

The informal roundtable, held at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Miami, examined recent international warnings about AI and its potential impact on humanity, while considering how developing economies such as Guyana can harness the technology to overcome traditional economic disadvantages.

WTCG Executive Director Wesley Kirton, who is representing the organisation at the Food and Beverage Show of the Americas, said the discussions identified three broad areas of concern: the immediate misuse of AI, economic disruption, and the potential loss of human control over highly advanced AI systems.

A small team will now work on a policy paper titled “AI and the Future of Guyana and CARICOM: Threat, Opportunity or Both?”

The discussion also referenced the 2026 AI Safety Report and concerns surrounding increasingly autonomous AI agents capable of performing tasks with limited or no human intervention.

However, participants agreed that these risks should not result in resistance to AI adoption.
For Guyana, the rapid transformation of the economy could create opportunities to use AI to address some of the disadvantages traditionally faced by developing countries.

Trade emerged as a key area where AI could provide practical benefits, including market research, competitor identification, tariff analysis, preparation of export documentation, and analysis of consumer demand.

The WTCG is expected to take the discussion further during its International Trade and Investment Conference, scheduled for October 19–23 in Guyana.

A dedicated session, “AI, Trade and the Future Competitiveness of Small Economies,” will examine the implications of AI for Guyanese and Caribbean exporters, manufacturers, farmers, financial institutions, and logistics companies.