DAY 2 - YOUTH FORUM - Trinidad and Tobago Internet Governance Forum 2025
1:30PM Jan 31, 2025
Speakers:
Keywords:
Cyberbullying
AI avatar
online safety
mental health
social media
legal consequences
bystanders
reporting tools
digital citizenship
emotional support
anonymity
fake accounts
technology impact
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Good morning everyone, and welcome to the 2025 Youth Forum. I am Devine. I am the Chair elect for the Jon Tobago multi stakeholder advisory group. And this morning, we are going to have an amazing session
on a Youth Forum,
and we decided to tackle the topic of cyber bullying. I don't want to steal too much of the thunder of our youth, so just going to briefly, you know, just with a open comment as to what is bullying, and bullying is actually unwanted, aggressive behavior among school age children that involves a real, perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated or has the potential to be repeated over time. Both kids who are bullied and who bully others may have serious, lasting, lifetime problems. And the problem is, you know, how has technology really changed bullying? Well,
but for the start, the
bully could be anonymous. It's often easier to bully using technology because greater influence, greater physical distance, the person bullying does not see the immediate response from the person being targeted. They might not recognize they see us harm caused by the actions, because technology distances them from the real life pain they could be causing. And over the last couple of months, we have seen, you know, suicides and attempted suicides and what, not by bullying. And we thought that this is a very relevant topic for the youth. If we could get this rid from our schools, it is my pleasure to introduce the team at Restore is sense of ICANN, RSC, and I will pass it on to Raj Ram Das, he's a very good friend of mine for decades. So Mr. Ram Dass, it's over to you, sir. Let us know what we have to do, and we shall comply.
Alright, good morning, and thank you very much, Dave and the for decades, but certain age, both of us here. All right, so I just like to say huge kudos. Huge thank you. Huge congratulations to Titi mark for having the vision and the foresight, and even the fact that that there are whole bunch of professionals and educators that understand that this is a topic. It is something. We promote technology. We promote you as students and teachers and everybody else, getting all the benefits and all the opportunities and everything that technology that's going to bring to the table. We must understand, however, the technology is like a double edged sword is a double edged knife. If you use it wisely, use it properly. Massive benefits can also be used to create problems and to create issues. They're not here to speak to those people who are creating issues. We are here to speak to you to say, You know what? How could you put yourself in a position? How could you protect yourself more? What techniques and strategies are there so that you know, as you enjoy the benefits of AI and the whole world of technology that this could make sense, I'm going to talk much because we are kind of excited, because we're going to use the tech to run this session today. I have with me an entire team from RSC tech clubs, our bunch of students here. Thank you all for coming out, and you they will be running this session actually. So with me to help explain how this session is going to run. This morning is Kevin. Kevin Khan, are you here and there is Kev, right? So Kevin's going to come on. Let me add a spotlight on Kev, great cap.
They said that
we are using AI avatar this morning. Was Was this AI avatar thing?
Ah, so AI avatar that's, ah, two words that we put together. Talk about a technology where we're using a humanoid interactive swarm help or assist with getting questions answered, where you could post those questions or your comments to that city. We call them that. Let's use those kind of words and get a response from it. So we're really excited about the technology. It's something that we're we released recently, started to explore. We've been throwing around the words ai, ai the longest while, and this is an example of some stuff we've been working on. Nora sahadeo, one of our large funding volunteers who will be doing some interactions with the avatar that we're calling is her name? Diana,
alright? Good. Nora. Quick one. Who are you again? This is our informal, routine introduction. Hi.
Good morning. I'm Dinara sahadeo. I am currently a final year student at the University of the West Indies in Augustine, and I am studying computer science, all right,
and you're going to take lead this morning, right? Yes, yes. So this session will run and and correct me if I wrong here. Kev the AI, which was avatar, which was developed by RSC tech club team members and a high end developer. His name is in chan bah tan, past student with RSC, computer science student, developer, I don't know if he's here with us this morning, but All right, good. So in Shan, together with a team and RC, came up with this concept. So everything here that you're going to see here is locally developed, of course, using llms, right? But let's not take away from what we want to do. So di Nora, how we going to run this session is, first you're going to do some stuff, and then the students here will get a chance to talk to the AI themselves. Okay, great. So Dina, you take it over then, right? So I'm going to come off and remove Kevin, and you're the boss.
Okay, hi everyone. So today I want to talk to you about how we can use AI to help us navigate different challenges, especially online. So have you ever wondered what kind of advice an AI chat bot can give? One really cool AI chat bot is Diana, the one previously mentioned by Mr. Ram Das and Mr. Khan. Diana was created to help with topics like cyber bullying, mental health and online safety. So let's ask Diana to introduce herself.
Uh, de Nora, yeah. Alright, that's, that's what's her name there,
Diana.
Diana, alright, so you choose a female Diana. I'm
Diana, an assistant with RSC, and I'm here to help guide you through understanding and addressing cyber bullying. If you have any questions or need advice, feel free to ask.
Okay, great. So that's excellent. So take take take her off. Now, that was a sneak peek, right? So what we would do is, before you'll get a chance now to actually speak with Diana. Um, let me introduce Priya. If Priya good to not have videos Priya here, and this is a cool demonstration here now, because this what we're going to show you was created by students and AI. So I want you to look at both the content, but look at the production that was aI done. And we want to teach you all how to do this, right? So Priya over to you to just go ahead and share your screen and show them what students can create with respect to information from Ai on cyber bullying. Oh,
Mia. Mia loved sharing her art online. Her Tiktok was a mix of painting tutorials, esthetic time lapses and the occasional goofy meme. She wasn't famous, but her small following was supportive, and it felt like a safe space until it didn't. One day, a comment appeared under her latest post, lol, this looks like a preschool project. She ignored it, but then more came. Soon, her videos were bombarded with hate, accusations of copying, harsh critiques and even personal insults. Someone dug up an old selfie and turned it into a meme, spreading it everywhere. Her classmates joined in sharing it in group chats. Mia tried to fight back by blocking accounts, but the trolls kept multiplying. Her phone became a constant source of anxiety, vibrating with hateful notifications. Just as she was about to deactivate her account, a DM popped up. Hey, I've been following you for a while. Your art is dope. Don't let them get to you. It was short, but hit deep. Instead of hiding, Mia decided to speak up. She posted a video, no filters, no edits, just her raw and real. She talked about the bullying, the toll it took and the importance of being kind online, the response was unreal. Her comments flooded with support from mutuals and even strangers. A few classmates apologized. Tiktok even took down some of the hateful content. Mia knew trolls wouldn't disappear, but now she also knew she wasn't alone. She picked up her paintbrush and hit record again, ready to create not just for herself, but for everyone rooting for her.
Mia's experience isn't unique. Many of us face online bullying every day, and it can feel overwhelming, but just like Mia, you have the power to stand up, speak out, and make a change. Bullying has always existed, but in today's world, it just doesn't happen. Only in school. Always it follows people home to their screens. Cyber bullying is when someone uses the internet or social media or even text messaging to harass, embarrass or hurt others. Unlike traditional bullying, this can happen 24/7, and reach a much larger audience in seconds. It can go viral, meaning 1000s of people could see it, and it can feel inescapable, since people carry their phones everywhere, and it can stay online forever, making it hard to move fast.
Cyber bullying is more than just harsh words online, it's a deeply damaging issue that affects a person's mental, emotional and physical well being in ways many may not fully realize, emotionally, the effects can be devastating. Anxiety, depression and self doubt can take hold, making everyday life feel unbearable. Mentally, the constant harassment leads to chronic stress and a deep sense of fear. Victims live in uncertainty, never knowing when the next attack will come. Physically, the toll is just as real, insomnia, headaches, stomach aches, these are just a few of the stress related ailments that can take root. But perhaps the most heartbreaking effect of cyberbullying is the feeling of isolation. Victims often feel like they're fighting this battle all alone, and that's why speaking up matters a simple action, whether it's offering support, reporting abuse or standing up for someone can make all the difference. Silence only gives power to the bullies.
Now let's pause for a moment before we dive into solutions. Think about these questions. Have you ever witnessed bullying online? How did it make you feel? What would you do if you were in me a situation, if you were the one being bullied, what would you do to protect yourself? Taking a moment to reflect can empower us to take action when faced with bullying. So what can you do if you're being bullied. Let's see it happening. It's
time to take control. Here are some powerful steps to protect yourself and others. First, don't engage. Bullies thrive on reactions. Don't give them that power. Silence is strength. Next block and report. Social media platforms have tools to remove harmful content and flag bad behavior, use them. It's your right to make the space safer. Save evidence. Screenshots are your best ally. If things escalate, this proof can be crucial in stopping the harassment. Talk to a trusted adult. You don't have to face this alone. They can offer guidance and help you take the next steps. Mia chose to speak up, and instead of feeling isolated, she found a community of support that helped her rise above the bullying. But what if you're not the one being bullied? What if you're watching it happen? When it comes to cyber bullying, there's one group that has the power to make a real difference, bystanders. Bystanders, people who witness bullying but aren't directly involved can either stay silent or take action. What they choose to do matters. Silence can encourage bullies. When no one speaks up, it makes them feel more powerful. Even a single kind message can remind someone they're not alone. Support can change everything. Reporting also helps stop the cycle. Many platforms take action when harmful behavior is flagged. Here are some things that bystanders can do, send supportive messages. A simple Hey, I saw what happened. You don't deserve that. I think your content is great. Can mean everything. Don't amplify bullying. Avoid liking, commenting or sharing mean posts, even as a joke. Report the bullying. Use platform tools to flag inappropriate content. Encourage others to speak up if safe, call out bullying, if not, tell a trusted adult, create a positive online culture, spread kindness, uplift others and be an advocate for change.
Cyber bullying is real and its effects are profound. Cyber bullying doesn't have to be tolerated. Each of us has the ability to take action, to speak out and to create change. The next time you witness bullying, remember you have the power to stop it, whether it's by offering support, reporting harmful behavior or simply speaking out. Your actions matter. Don't wait for someone else to act Be the change you want to see online. What will you choose to
do as di Nora come back on here that was created by AI so Dinara, yeah. Let's now get the relay item. Well, that was really to take over and have this interactive session.
Yes. So before we get a chance to use the AI chat bot on our own. Let's ask Diana, sorry. Let's ask. Think of some prompts we can ask Diana. So for example, if you want to learn more about cyber bullying, we can ask, what are some warning signs that someone is experiencing bullying.
Some warning signs that someone might be experiencing cyber bullying include avoiding social media or devices and sudden mood changes or withdrawal from activities. It's important to be attentive to these signs and offer support if needed,
so you guys are able to see some of the responses. Well, a response, right? Another question, we can probably access. What role do social media platforms play in controlling cyberbullying.
Social media platforms play a crucial role in controlling cyberbullying by implementing policies and tools to prevent and address harmful behavior. This includes features like blocking and reporting options content moderation and providing resources for users to seek help these platforms need to actively enforce their policies and continually improve their systems to create safer online environments.
So these are just a few ideas of what we can ask. Diana, what other questions. Do you think we should access? Let's brainstorm together. So if you can type on the chat or, if possible, unmute your mic, let's get some ideas on what we can ask Diana before we move on into the breakout room. So we can look into some key some key topics as on this, like understanding cyber bullying, what are the impacts and consequences, some prevention methods, the role of AI and technology. And we can also look at ethical and social considerations, so you should take in those into consideration when you're thinking of prompts to ask Diana,
alright? So we got one from Mount Hope. Second areas, the first Yes, asking a question. And the question is, why do people commit cyber
commit cyber bullying for various reasons, including feeling a sense of power or control, wanting to fit in with a particular group, or as a response to their own experiences of being bullied. Sometimes, the anonymity of the internet can make them feel detached from the consequences of their actions, leading them to act in ways they might not in person. It's important to address these behaviors and understand the underlying issues to prevent further harm.
That's a great question. We also have another. Are there any legal consequences for people who engage in cyber bullying?
Yes, there can be legal consequences for individuals who engage in cyberbullying. Many countries and regions have laws that address online harassment and bullying, which can lead to penalties such as fines, restraining orders or even imprisonment. The severity of the consequences often depends on the nature of the cyber bullying and the laws in place in that specific area. It's important for individuals to be aware of these legal ramifications and understand that cyber bullying is taken seriously.
And how can schools help to prevent cyber bullying? That is a very good question, and you all can take that into consideration as well.
Schools can play a significant role in preventing cyber bullying by implementing comprehensive policies and programs that promote digital citizenship and create a safe online environment. They can provide education on the responsible use of technology, encourage open communication between students and staff and offer support services for those affected by cyber bullying. Additionally, schools can work with parents to ensure consistent monitoring and engagement with students online activities.
A great response from Diana. So another question is, is there an authority that can address cyber bullying, and to whom it can be reported? You can probably specify in Trinidad and Tobago as well. Let's see how in depth, Diana has information
Trinidad and Tobago cyber bullying can be reported to the Cyber Crime Unit of the Trinidad and Tobago police service, TTPs, they are equipped to handle complaints related to cyber crime, including cyber bullying. It's important to gather evidence, such as screenshots and messages when making a report. Additionally, individuals can seek guidance from organizations that focus on online safety and digital rights.
Nora, could I? Could I ask something? Yes, and everything else. I'm super brilliant and everything else, right? But if I am from Tobago, I don't want to hit Tobago. So an Could you ask her to pronounce Tobago properly, please? And let's see if she can do that. So just let them we going to go back to the security. What was the name of her? What? How you calling? What's the name of this? Ai, yes. And Diana. Diana, yes. Hi, Diana. You wouldn't be happy if I call you Diana
in conversation, Tobago is often pronounced as Tobago. Thank you. Let me know if there's anything else you'd like to know.
Okay, sorry, dinner. I had to do that.
We're getting some really good responses. So not Diana. Your question. Don't worry, you can always ask when we go into the breakout rooms, right? So
I'll if I may ask. So just one more thing. Nora jibrell, I know you have a lot of technical questions, but let's keep the questions that you want to ask Diana specifically on cyber bullying and cyber securities and stuff like that. And what we could do is after, if your tech questions about, you know, the back end of her and all these other stuff, but for now, so that the chat is not cluttered, let's keep the questions specifically to cyber bullying. So the Nora, is it that you're going to send them to breakout rooms? Now
take minutes, yes,
take a couple more questions
so we can ask, How can an individual heal and move forward after experiencing cyber bullying? I
healing and moving forward after experiencing cyber bullying can be challenging, but it's possible with time and support. It's important to talk to someone you trust, like a friend, family member or counselor, who can offer emotional support, engaging in activities that boost self esteem and promote positivity can also help additionally, taking breaks from social media or online platforms to focus on one's well being can be beneficial. Remember, healing is a process, and it's okay to seek professional help if needed.
Yeah, and one more question, What can parents do to keep their kids safe from cyberbullying?
Parents can take several steps to help keep their children safe from cyberbullying, encouraging open communication is crucial so kids feel comfortable discussing their online experiences. Parents can also educate their children about responsible online behavior and the importance of privacy settings, monitoring their online activities when necessary without being intrusive can help parents stay informed. Additionally, fostering a supportive home environment can make a big difference in helping children cope with any issues they encounter online.
And one last question before we go into the breakout room, what are some resources can we access if we are going through cyber bullying.
If you're experiencing cyber bullying, there are several resources you can access for support. You can reach out to trusted adults, such as parents, teachers or school counselors. Many regions have helplines or organizations dedicated to providing support for those facing cyberbullying. Online platforms often have reporting tools and safety centers that offer guidance on how to handle cyberbullying. Additionally, seeking professional counseling or therapy can be beneficial to help process the experience and build resilience.
Great. So we were able to ask Diana some questions. When you guys go into the breakout room, you can be more specific, or you can access the questions that were not answered just now. So you guys can take note of some of her responses. She gave some really good information on how students, parents and the schools, as well as the law enforcement slash government, what we all can do to prevent cyber bullying, help mitigate and what are some things we can do after an incident, right? So you guys can take those responses from Diana into consideration. And, yeah, let's I'll send you back to mister Ram Das to go into the
pebble. Come on and explain how that would work. Yeah,
great word. Dan, Nora, y'all want to give a virtual round of applause as well. Diana, so the Nora and then I then diara And Diana seem to make up a really good team together. Yeah, good job. Alright. So, yeah, really good, really good. So proud of you. Alright, so quickly, we are going to set up some breakout rooms. Now, don't be afraid if you're not seeing your school name listed. So I know a couple of schools who have a number of students logged into the session, those would be like Fatima and as ja, if you have individual students logged in already, go ahead, just let me know, so I could create a room for you. So we'll be putting like, Oops into breakout rooms. So we'll be joining some schools together, so say like bishops and Chicago on ass out and maybe another school. We'll put you all into another breakout room, even breakout room three, right? You'll need someone who will be able to speak on behalf of these students. So if there's a teacher or a lead student who will be doing that in moderation, and we will have one of our team come in and set up the AI in your room, right? So we giving you 15 minutes to the breakout rooms. The purpose of the breakout rooms, again, have your own discussion. Interact with the AI, with the avatar, interact with Diana. Get it out there. Let's get some discussion going on. Cyber bullying. If you have any questions, please just stay on it and chat. Have enough tech support here to help you through and we'll just be putting you in breakout rooms. Alright? One
if when you go into a breakout room you're having any challenges, just come back to the main room. We will be chatting with her here. So the idea for the breakout room is so that you can speak directly with her or type questions to her.
Yes, that experience, yeah.
Sorry, yeah.
And that's what we would do, right? So that, you know, we will keep it flowing. We would make questions are coming to me on my phone. If you all will get a chance to have her to chat with an son. We make it available to number of teachers so you can, you know, chat and have that. So let's go into the big room.
Okay? So Fatima Aaron made you a host. So could you take your team into the room that's marked Fatima college and Carissa and Christina have made you all co host as well. So you all can open the breakout room tab and take your team to the your record room, right, please. Okay, great, excellent. So the next part of this session is, if you would kindly rename, if you didn't know at the beginning, unfortunately, okay, name on that is, go ahead, just send them mixed into rooms. Now, Alright, so first thing we going to just, we going to put the and there are number of individuals who are here as well. We're not sure what schools are from, so we still like to group the schools together, mix
into rooms, because we already on 1031, right, send them into any rooms and let it just, they'll be able to at least observe what's happening.
Alright? So tech team, if possible, let me know who the avatar up. I'll and if you take lead in each room. So like factory, can you take room three? Tara, if yours is working, you could take room four. You
Kevin, I send your message. You can check it, please,
okay, yeah, not working, no problem. Please. You can use room for Alright, so good. So we sign in Mount talk
train, and just while kept putting people into the breakout room, just try and be interactive with the avatar there. When you go into the breakout room, ask questions. But please keep your questions to cyber bullying, cyber security, that type of things, right? So whoever is the moderator, if you are getting questions that's not directly related to the topic. You could just defer that for now. Um,
San Jonah, can you handle room four or five? Sorry, room five. Let me know. Yes, let me know. But good, yeah, you gotta, you gotta go five, right? Alright, so I'm selling, yeah, good. I'm selling schools to you.
Alright, so we have 1234, rooms up right now. So do they have the ability to go themselves? So you have to place them.
They can go themselves, yeah, but we're placing it in the meanwhile, alright? So right
now room four and five can take people. So anybody want to just go to room four five? Um, go ahead and place yourself in room four five.
Right? Mister. Haq show is here.
Rooms forward five,
and y'all have 15 minutes to interact with the avatar inside there if you are having challenges, come back to the main with Dinara is going to bring back the other 10 emails. You could ask the questions here if you
want. Sam is sending you to room four, nice upper level.
Kevin Adrien, room for which I listen right,
sure. Excellent. No problem. Sounds
good. Yeah, alright. Still have 50 logins in here, which is too much. You all need to go to rooms. Come on. Come on.
So we could join you. All could join at room three, guys on a chat tech team, you can start putting people into room three. Only a few people in there.
345, just place people, yeah. So if anybody is in here and you're hearing me and you're not in a breakout room, especially if you're on your own device, feel free to just go to rooms three, four or five.
Mason Hall, I'm putting you into room 4.4, 10, East Room five. Poverty is here. Poverty TV
going to room three.
Alright, so dinner. As soon as people get into rooms, you will just come back on and continue discussions with and anybody in here want to ask her questions. We can do that.
Anna, you got your the avatar to work the Nora has promises this evening.
Um, unfortunately I was not able,
no problem. Just, we just move on. Yeah, let's use the room up right now. Alright, Priya, can you take a room? Talk south, if you all are like running the avatar yourself, um, just let us know if not jump into any room. So what happened? Just explain to you that this was probably wondering what happened. We sent out the avatars to the schools that wanted to run their own session so that you could actually run it in the environment you are in right
now, if you are one of those schools, just
That's how we'll put you in a room that that could happen. If you are not able to run the avatar in your school, you didn't have it, it's not locked on. Just join one of the rooms now, just to have the experience
Nora, I was moving all to room four. I don't know if it left yet for level room
four.
Jump rooms, if you will. And if you want us to place if you want us to place you in a room, it's fine as well. You
Steven is asking, um, how to and the, okay, so if you go to breakout rooms, 50 breakout rooms is a picture like, for, like, a window, four boxes.
That's them. I right. So here what we do now? Kev, let's bring back up the avatar. Here we have like 30 people here. They could communicate right here, excellent. So anybody who wants to speak with the avatar now ask questions. We're going to bring back di Nora. She's just going to field your questions for you. All right, of course, if you can speak clearly, and it could come through, how Mike, the avatar, will be able to hear you also. So every chance you did not end up in a breakout room, or you're not in a room, that's fine, have the experience right here. Alright, so let's go back to chat and start having the avatar answer these questions for you. So dinare, want to take back from blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. I'm not sure where you reach any questions, but you could just someone help dinner or fill the questions. Yeah, sure, yeah.
So you guys can continue sharing your questions or prompts, and I would select as we go right so We left off on, how far can cyberbullying get?
Cyberbullying bullying can escalate to severe levels impacting an individual's mental, emotional and even physical well being. It can lead to anxiety, depression, and in extreme cases, self harm or suicidal thoughts. The viral nature of the internet means harmful content can spread quickly, causing widespread damage to someone's reputation and relationships. It's crucial to address cyber bullying early and seek support to prevent it from reaching such serious consequences.
Someone asked, What should I do as a witness of cyberbullying.
As a witness to cyber bullying, there are several actions you can take to help First, avoid engaging with or spreading the harmful content. Reach out to the victim privately to offer your support and encourage them to seek help from a trusted adult or authority figure. You can also report the bullying to the platform where it occurred, as most sites have mechanisms to address such behavior, being a supportive friend and ally can make a significant difference in helping the victim feel less isolated.
So we had a question from mal to secondary, what can happen when cyber bullying goes too far.
And why is, why is it coming on then? No, I ask him to make a small change. I want to try and experiment as this question is coming up, right? I would like someone from the audience, because, not because the AI is answering you, it means that her answer is totally correct. It is based on her using the information that she was trained with, and she's going to put an answer together. But how you ask the question actually would cause the answer to vary. So if we can get a participant from who is in the room with us here that is willing to be conversational. If the AI can't hear you because we're in zoom, we can have a moderator and Sean Fili questions, but what I would like someone to do is ask a question and then clarify so everyone in the group here will get that clarification. You don't totally like that answer. You want more clarification on something specific, right? So whilst de Nora is hosting a few that, especially if a student don't want to ask it, if a TT Mark member or somebody want to come in and then be able to just have a conversation. So instead of just asking her a question, we get a response, and then we go to our next question. Let's delve deeper, a bit into a question. So if anyone want to play that role, we would really, really, really love it, right? Yeah. So go ahead, Dinara, take a question again until we see volunteer. Just do a raise hand in zoom, so we can know who you are, or if you can't, you know, go out to do the race and just unmute and say, I want to go and we okay with that also. Alright. So di Nora, back to you there. Yeah. Well,
Mister Ram Dass, I have a question for you. One question for me. We are able to talk right, and the AI Diana will hear our question and respond if we speak in Creole English. So, you know, we are in the Caribbean. We in Trinidad. We speak Trinidadian Creole English, right? Caribbean Creole English? Will Diana understand
us? Okay? So Diana is based on natural language processing, and this particular avatar also would learn as she go along. So it is possible that if you ask her something in in Trini, she will totally understand that. In case she doesn't, she would learn over time, alright, so in Sean, I know you are sharing the you are currently sharing Diana there, right? Yes. Um, in Sean, I want you to speak with Diana and have the people understand exactly what de Nora just asked. So ask her a question. Instead of type in, we're going to speak. Ask her a question. No, you don't have to overdo the training, but natural, normal training, ask her something. Now in wondering what to ask her,
yeah, when I click the ask,
hey, hey, Diana. So like talk like a trinity. Hey, Diana quick one, what if I get in cyber bully? What I should do? Finish that.
Hi, Diana quick one, what if I'm getting cyber bullied? What should I do
now in Shan, watching too much American
to protect yourself and don't respond to the bully instead block
and and Shan, that was not true. Welcome. If you
have any more questions or need further advice, feel free to ask take care.
Okay, let me see how I could change this up.
Is there anyone struggling to be unmute and give it a go?
Should I beat up someone if they are cyberbullying me?
It's understandable to feel angry or upset, but responding with violence isn't the solution. It's important to address the situation in a safe and constructive way. Instead, focus on reporting the behavior to the appropriate authorities or platforms and seek support from trusted adults or professionals who can help you handle the situation effectively.
All right, so maybe new breakout room, whoever is speaking with her, could try that, but in China just refusing to talk to me. So okay, we got that next question. Okay?
Um, okay,
I'm trying to get a question that's not similar to the ones we already asked. So I'm going to ask a question, should people be held legally responsible for online harassment?
Legally responsible?
That's good. Yes, many believe that individuals should be held legally accountable for online harassment as it can have serious consequences for the victim. Lawless regarding cyber bullying and online harassment vary by region, but the general consensus is that there should be consequences to deter such harmful behavior. It's important for legal systems to evolve with technology to protect individuals from online harm.
Great. Another question we can ask guys, feel free to send your questions in the chat. If you would like to unmute your mic and ask Diana question, you could just give us a raise hand, right, don't be shy. What responsibility do bystanders have in stopping online harassment?
What responsibilities do bystanders have in stopping online harassment.
Bystanders have a crucial role in stopping online harassment instead of ignoring the situation. They can choose to be upstanders by promoting kindness and reporting harmful behavior. They can support the victim by reaching out and offering help and by not engaging with or spreading harmful content, by taking these actions, bystanders can contribute to creating a safer and more positive online environment.
Great. So you see, guys how in Shang said by standards, by Sanders. And can you scroll up
please? No, I can't. No, okay, so
the AI, so it heard by son standards, like space, a space in between, and it was able to learn what exactly in Shang said, and differentiate that he said, bystanders.
Alright, so let me welcome back to people from the breakout room for joining us here. And mean, I know some of you all had tech challenges and getting your system on, that's fine. You do have a copy of the other time you can let's, let's, let's mute. Thanks. Thanks for meeting. Alright, so we've all back in main, and we're going to just continue some Q and A a bit for a few more minutes. And let's see if we can get if you have a teacher in here or TT Mark member in here who want to have a discussion with her, let us know dinner. Are we getting questions hard and fast in chat here? And so. So here's one, right? How can AI be utilized to prevent cyber bullying. How could AI help in preventing cyber bullying?
AI can be a powerful tool in preventing cyber bullying by monitoring and flagging harmful content in real time on social media platforms, it can be trained to recognize patterns or language associated with bullying and automatically alert moderators or take action like removing the content. Additionally, AI can support educational initiatives by providing resources and strategies to help people recognize, prevent and respond to cyber bullying. However, it's important to ensure that AI systems are designed with privacy and ethical considerations in mind to protect individuals data and rights. Great.
Question. Oh, wait, let's, let's, if nobody want to role play, we'll do it right? So you are saying that it's important for people to do. What could you expand someone that last point that you made? So
how is this design going to happen? Expand a bit more on that for me,
absolutely, when using AI to combat cyber bullying, it's crucial to handle data responsibly. This means ensuring that AI systems are transparent about how they collect and use data explainable. AI techniques can help make AI decisions understandable and justifiable, which builds trust, anonymizing data wherever possible, and ensuring that only necessary data is collected. This helps protect individuals privacy and prevents misuse of personal information, lastly, involving diverse stakeholders in the design and implementation of AI systems can provide valuable insights and help align the technology with ethical standards.
All right, so you're speaking about AI supporting us here, which is great question, how can AI answers be trusted. How could we trust that the information that you're giving us is correct, is in alignment with us?
Trusting AI answers involve several key factors. First, transparency is essential. AI systems should be clear about how they process information and reach conclusions explainable. AI techniques can help users understand the reasoning behind AI decisions. Regular audits and evaluations can ensure the system is functioning accurately and fairly, identifying any biases that need correction. Human oversight remains crucial as it provides a layer of accountability and ensures that AI outputs are interpreted within the appropriate context. By integrating these practices, users can have greater confidence in the reliability and trustworthiness of AI answers.
Okay, so let me switch to another question that sort of ties right back into the audience we have here. Um, what should I do as a victim? So if I'm a victim of cyber bullying, and obviously, if I'm a victim of cyber bullying, and it's going on over time, it's possible that I could be going through depression,
what
should I do if I'm a victim of cyber bullying and is currently feeling depressed, going through depression? What? What can I do?
I'm really sorry to hear that you've been through such a tough experience. It's important to prioritize your well being and seek support. Reach out to a mental health professional who can provide guidance and help you process your feelings. Talk to someone you trust, like a friend or family member, about what you're going through. They can offer emotional support and help you feel less alone. Additionally, consider engaging in activities that bring you joy and relaxation to boost your mood. Remember, healing takes time, and it's okay to ask for help when you need it.
Yeah. But the thing is, if I have to speak to someone and tell them my situation, I'm too ashamed to speak to somebody, uh, it'll make me look like, you know, weak, like I don't know what to do. What should I do if I'm ashamed to go to people and speak to them? I mean, is there any other advice you could give
me? Yeah, I
understand that it can be really difficult to open up about something so personal. Please remember you have nothing to be ashamed of being a victim of cyberbullying is not your fault. Sometimes, talking to a mental health professional can feel safer because they offer a non judgmental space and confidentiality. You could start by writing down your feelings or experiences, which might make it easier to share later, reaching out to online support groups. Can also connect you with others who understand what you're going through. You're not alone, and there are people who want to support you.
Okay, so I'm just pulling some questions in Nora, also the segway into this, right? There's a question here. Okay, so what if it's not me? What if I observe a family member. So it could be my brother, a sister, you know, a family member who's a victim of cyber bullying. What should I do?
It can be especially challenging when a family member is involved in cyberbullying, start by setting clear boundaries and calmly communicate how their behavior affects you. If you feel safe doing so, document the incidents by saving messages or screenshots as evidence. It's also important to reach out to a trusted adult or another family member who may be able to intervene, seeking support from a counselor or therapist can provide you with coping strategies and emotional support. Remember, you deserve to be treated with respect, and it's okay to seek help to protect your well being.
All right, so is there any questions that you're seeing in the chat that you want, or there's lots and lots and lots we really can't answer, right? For teachers and and you know, people in the school who are responsible for this session communicate with us. We'll get a copy of this AI that you could load on your device, and you can have sessions with your students on AI. Now the thing is, this is a beta, and beta here means that it's not fully tested in all the areas, and she still do not have enough boundaries. So that is why it's only, only going to be teachers allowed to have it for now, until we could probably release it totally if anyone, maybe in a week or two, something. I'll have to probably talk to dev or sign on other members and Titi Mark about, um, about here's a good one from David high could AI itself? So can AI be used for cyber bullying? And then are you look for the next one?
Yeah, yes. Unfortunately, AI can be misused to facilitate cyber bullying. For instance, AI can be employed to create fake profiles, generate harmful content or spread disinformation rapidly. This misuse can amplify the impact of cyber bullying, making it more widespread and harder to control. It's crucial for tech companies and developers to implement safeguards and develop AI systems that can detect and mitigate such harmful uses, promoting ethical AI development and raising awareness about the potential for misuse can help prevent AI from being exploited for cyber Bullying.
Great, so we have a question from San Fernando West secondary, how do anonymity and fake accounts contribute to cyber bullying?
Just one second looking for the question, and they try to COVID. He's doing that because I've noticed we're cutting really close. Sometime here we have permission from the ministry to go up to 11 o'clock again. Teachers communicate with us, but Kev, you want to tell them about the certification part, because if you are here today, teachers, if you have students, and I know from all messages here, we have like, over 40 or 50 schools represented with groups looking at the screen. Everyone who's present here this morning get a participation certificate from TT mark in collaboration with us. But we need your data. We need your information to be able to do the certificates. And you'll go on a platform and download it. Kev, you want to explain how we'll do
that? Okay, definitely. So tech support. Anyone who has the links and I put the link earlier, you can go ahead and paste the link now in the chat. Also try to email out the link to you all. For those who register, no sorry,
and real simple.
So I'm just asking you for your name, his name, last name, an email contact and a whatsapp contact, and we'll get a certificate to you. Put it in the chat. It's a Go ahead, and if you go to the link now, copy it, save it for later. Also, like I said, try to email it out to you. Okay, so that's the one way that you're going to get certificate. Please, please, please, make sure that you spell your name correctly so it appears correctly on the certificate. Okay, so as it as you put your name is that we're going to use. Okay, so just take your time and
do it all today. I will just make it simple for them. Take, like, up to a week to submit everything, and we will send you the ports. I'll send an email in each person your your certificate. You'll get a portal that you just log into, and you download your certificate yourself, uh, by having it on the portal, it means, even if you lose it, if you need it, a year down the road, whatever you just call the portal, and you could portal, and you could download your certificate, and John let me know when you're ready with the last question. We have room for one more. And if there's anyone from Titi market, and if I well, I saw Dave turn on but, you know, Dave is a radio man. He's like the expert radio man in the country. So he's something like, you know, ham radio. When he turned on his mic just now, if there's anyone from Titi Margo, Dave, anybody else just want to just want to wrap up, we have, like, one more question we can handle. Go ahead and Sean,
okay, before comes in, let me just make a comment that students this certificate.
Alright, I'll stop you. Let me know if you have any other questions or need assistance later on.
Okay, just want to comment on the certificates students. This is a very, very vital part. Those of you all who intend to apply to universities and so on, most of the universities will not only look at the academic qualification, they want to see your participation in other activities. And this certificate will go a long way in showing that you're not just a Bucha, but you involved in other activities of social life. So what I put a plug for this certificate?
Excellent. So that is so, so, so true. And then, of course, you get it from the horses multi experience educated them in Sean. Can you go again with the last question? And
then fake accounts can significantly contribute to cyber bullying. They provide bullies the cover to act without fear of being identified, which often emboldens them to be more aggressive or harmful than they might be in a face to face situation, this ability to hide behind a fake profile can lead to an increase in negative behavior, as the person doing the bullying might not feel accountable for their actions. Additionally, this anonymity can make it harder for victims to know who is targeting them, complicating their efforts to seek help or resolve the situation.
Alright, great. So basically, to wrap up here, just to let you students know, this was just, you know, like, like, like, a brief exposure. There's so much that AI can do to work with you, to help you, teachers, please contact us. You can get copies of this. Ai at RSU, we have a number of different AIs. We released one last week that is teaching C SEC mathematics paper, two giving you videos on all the solutions. Ai developed the solution. So what I'm going to say is look for like a 90% accuracy. You can ask the AI how to help you solve questions and so on. It's a max software and a huge, huge, huge. Thank you to a day students who put these things together. Students worked on all of this. Tech Club members. If you're not a tech Club member, you should become one. Any school without a tech club, contact us. We could form a tech club. It's AI, it's robotics, it's coding, it's video production, all of these things. Um, we do have a massive competition that's kicking off. The Ministry of Education. Send that letter out only yesterday, and the winners will be representing Trinidad and Tobago in Qatar, May of 2025, so I see pressure going to say, and all I like to go on flames, all that stuff all over parts of the world, and win all kind of trophy. We'll hear what we're going to have a competition. The winners will represent Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean and Qatar in May of 325, right? So let's look forward to that as we wrap here again, I want to acknowledge huge kudos to team members of TT mark. Tt mag is an organization that is out there making things happen. They are out there making a difference to this whole thing about internet. And they are part of there are so many different organizations within TT marketing, you should go on their website check. I'm not sure if membership is open to students, but you should check that out, because you do have, like the top toppers in tech industry, Trinidad and Tobago. NTT bank, making a difference. The account front started since yesterday morning, we thank them for thinking about the youth and to having this youth session. So if there any TT Mark members still with us, on behalf of the education system, Trina and Tobago, on behalf of our city members, huge. Thank you. My last Thank you, of course, is to all of these tech support people who came out to help make this event possible. Most of these are students from secondary schools and students from UE who run all these events for us here at RSC. So on behalf of everyone, huge, huge, huge shout out to Kevin Can met Singh Priya Suren and I make in addition to all the others and again, to let you all know, one day you will hear that name in the world of developers, the name of inshan battan baton, in my opinion, is one of the best developers we have here in the Caribbean. And he played a huge, huge, huge role in back in development of a lot of these things. And he's willing to be a mentor, to teach people and to share his knowledge, because we in the Caribbean have potential to be, you know what? We can be a commercial entity that can, can really make things happen. So all you students out there, as you graduate, come and join our mentorship team and be part of it. So thank you again very much. I don't know if David still here, Dave, you want to send
a goodbyes? Yes, certainly, Raj, and I wouldn't say a big shout out by Raj and his team for getting this production and to the students and to Raj and his team. Let me tell you up front, you have one year invitation. Notice the last week the the last Thursday and Friday of january 2026, will be our, our other, next Youth Forum. Not too sure what the what the topic will be, but you will certainly be invited. And hopefully Raj, I think we have a little formula to get these invitations out a little earlier now, now that we we break some new ground this year. So I want to extend an invitation to you all, Raj and your team. We will talk more on this later on, but this has certainly been a very awesome exposure. I'm sure the other team members and the other organizations who are here, certainly I see Albert Daniels from ICANN. I see Nigel Casimir from CTU. And those are just the faces I can see here. I see our chair, Jack did Morris and Robert here. So I just want to extend this invitation the last Thursday and Friday of 2020, of january 2026, we're going to have another session of this type, very interactive and Raj, thank you very much for your vision, your innovation and so on. I will be doing a vote of thanks later today, but while you can still hear it, I want to say my profound express my profound appreciation for what you have done, and I want to apologize for the national anthem this morning, at the start, I forgot to push one little button, which says original sword for musicians on so what I will do, I will, I'll pause for anybody who wants to make a comment. Just take one comment, and then I will end with the national anthem, if that's okay with everybody? So, one comment, anybody? Okay? Nothing heard. So thank you all very much. It has been an awesome morning, and Stay tuned for Our national anthem. You
Oh, thank you all very much. I'm glad to see everybody stayed back for that national DEM. I want to compliment the students who stood up for the antem. Thank you all. Have yourself a great Friday and an awesome weekend. Bye for now, the Spring City and our youth forum 2025 looking forward to seeing all of you next year, Last Thursday and Friday of January. Bye For now, you