EP165: Did the Minister deepfake catch you? | Where should we model AI? | Is Apple in try hard mode?

Podcast: trinitechcast.com The hosts discuss how the Ministry of Finance had to flag a deepfake video of Minister Davendranath Tancoo that was used to push shady forex and investment schemes. It is a wild reminder that even high-level officials aren't safe from AI-generated clones, especially when someone is trying to sell you on the latest financial scam. Article: ⁠https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local... So, we're basically looking at how Trinidad and Tobago is trying to catch the AI wave by assessing its readiness and ethical frameworks before the grid starts sweating from the demand. It's a classic case of needing to modernize a century-old energy system fast, because apparently, you can't have world-changing intelligence if your power plugs can't keep up with the math. Article: ⁠https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local... The hosts dive into the massive iOS 27 overhaul, questioning if a smarter Siri and photorealistic AI can actually fix Apple's reputation or if it's just a flashy attempt to play catch-up with competitors. They also tackle the practical side of the update, debating whether features like bill splitting and "silent" location pausing are genuine life-savers or just new ways for our phones to know way too much about us. Article: ⁠https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/21/beyond-s... Follow us on our socials: Instagram: @trinitechcast Tiktok: @trinitechcast #makeitsimplett #podcast #trinidadandtobago