Global Index Score
26.14
Trinidad and Tobago's index score lands +3.7 against the Caribbean average (22.4) and -26.0 against High income peers (52.1). It scores ahead of 37% of the 135 economies assessed this edition. The profile rests on 16 documented evidence items spanning policy frameworks, government initiatives and civil society activity.
GIRAI evaluates countries across five core dimensions that capture the social, ethical, and institutional impacts of artificial intelligence.
AI Policy
13.05
Avrg. Score
10.23
Enabling Conditions
56.54
Avrg. Score
52.39
Civil Society Engagement
13.49
Avrg. Score
5.62
25.57
Index Score
25.07
Avrg. Dimension score
Trinidad and Tobago runs +0.5 against the regional average (25.1) on Inclusion and Diversity. Strongest indicators: Gender Equality (0.0), Children's Rights (0.0). Weakest: Cultural and Linguistic Diversity (0.0). This dimension ranks 78th globally — ahead of the country's overall position (86th). 1 evidence items on file, including "Artificial Intelligence for Climate Action".
20.33
Index Score
19.89
Avrg. Dimension score
Trinidad and Tobago runs +0.4 against the regional average (19.9) on Ethics and Sustainability. Strongest indicators: Fairness and Non-discrimination (61.7), Transparency and Explainability (20.4). Weakest: Environmental Impact (0.0), Human Oversight and Determination (9.1). This dimension ranks 91st globally — behind the country's overall position (86th). 4 evidence items on file, including "National Digital Transformation Strategy 2024-2027 (Trinidad and Togo)" and 2 other documented items.
34.14
Index Score
25.80
Avrg. Dimension score
Trinidad and Tobago runs +8.3 against the regional average (25.8) on Labour and Skills. Strongest indicators: Reskilling/Upskilling Initiatives (69.3), Labour Protections (9.1). Weakest: AI Literacy (0.0). This dimension ranks 74th globally — ahead of the country's overall position (86th). 3 evidence items on file, including "National Digital Transformation Strategy 2024-2027 (Trinidad and Togo)" and 2 other documented items.
25.35
Index Score
19.23
Avrg. Dimension score
Trinidad and Tobago runs +6.1 against the regional average (19.2) on Trust and Safety. Strongest indicators: AI-facilitated Misinformation and Violence (18.2), Safety and Security (11.4). Weakest: Access to Redress and Remedy (0.0), Impact Assessments (11.4). This dimension ranks 95th globally — behind the country's overall position (86th). 5 evidence items on file, including "CyberSafeTT Responds to the President’s Call on AI Policy Needs".
25.32
Index Score
22.10
Avrg. Dimension score
Trinidad and Tobago runs +3.2 against the regional average (22.1) on AI Use in Public Service. Strongest indicators: Public Sector Skills Development (18.2), Public Disclosure of Government Algorithmic Systems (0.0). Weakest: Public Procurement (0.0). This dimension ranks 73rd globally — ahead of the country's overall position (86th). 3 evidence items on file, including 2 documented items (documented frameworks and initiatives).
Explore how country performance, scores, and governance indicators have changed between GIRAI editions.
14 indicators
| Indicator | 2024 Edition | 2026 Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Gender Equality | No Framework | No Framework |
| Children's Rights | No Framework | No Framework |
| Cultural and Linguistic Diversity | No Framework | No Framework |
| Fairness and Non-discrimination | No Framework | Non-Binding Framework |
| Transparency and Explainability | No Framework | Draft |
| Human Oversight and Determination | No Framework | No Framework |
| Labour Protections | No Framework | No Framework |
| Reskilling/Upskilling Initiatives | No Framework | Non-Binding Framework |
| Safety and Security | No Framework | Draft |
| Access to Redress and Remedy | No Framework | No Framework |
| Impact Assessments | No Framework | Draft |
| Public Sector Skills Development | No Framework | No Framework |
| Public Procurement | No Framework | No Framework |
| Government Mechanisms for CSO Inclusion in AI Policy and Governance | No Framework | No Framework |
Indicator definitions changed between editions; this table compares evidence presence and status, not directly comparable scores. A — indicates the item is not applicable or was not assessed for that edition.
Explore how countries and regions perform across GIRAI's governance dimensions, scores, and structural indicators.
| Indicator | Trinidad and Tobago | Caribbean |
|---|---|---|
| Inclusion and Diversity7 | ||
APGender Equality | 0.0 | 11.4 |
APChildren's Rights | 0.0 | 0.0 |
APCultural and Linguistic Diversity | 0.0 | 9.0 |
CSOCivil Society Engagement in Inclusion and Diversity | 23.1 | 7.7 |
ECEgalitarian Democracy | 77.9 | 56.5 |
ECSocioeconomic Inclusion in Connectivity | 54.7 | 49.7 |
ECGender Inclusion in Connectivity | 100.0 | 95.9 |
| Ethics and Sustainability6 | ||
APFairness and Non-discrimination | 61.7 | 16.9 |
APTransparency and Explainability | 20.4 | 19.1 |
APHuman Oversight and Determination | 9.1 | 16.8 |
APEnvironmental Impact | 0.0 | 8.9 |
CSOCivil Society Engagement in Ethics and Sustainability | 0.0 | 1.0 |
ECEnvironmental Performance | 0.1 | 19.6 |
| Labour and Skills6 | ||
APLabour Protections | 9.1 | 2.3 |
APReskilling/Upskilling Initiatives | 69.3 | 21.4 |
APAI Literacy | 0.0 | 12.9 |
CSOCivil Society Engagement in Labour and Skills | 0.0 | 5.1 |
ECLabour Rights | 56.9 | 54.9 |
ECPopulation Digital Readiness | 66.1 | 64.9 |
| Trust and Safety11 | ||
APSafety and Security | 11.4 | 11.6 |
APAccess to Redress and Remedy | 0.0 | 7.9 |
APImpact Assessments | 11.4 | 1.4 |
APAI-facilitated Misinformation and Violence | 18.2 | 13.7 |
CSOCivil Society Engagement in Trust and Safety | 4.4 | 0.6 |
ECData Protection and Privacy | 58.4 | 36.1 |
ECData Sharing and Access | 37.5 | 25.8 |
ECConsumer Protection | 97.9 | 73.1 |
ECCybersecurity | 54.0 | 38.0 |
ECRule of Law | 44.1 | 50.7 |
ECGlobal Peace | 65.0 | 59.9 |
| AI Use in Public Service7 | ||
APPublic Sector Skills Development | 18.2 | 13.8 |
APPublic Disclosure of Government Algorithmic Systems | 0.0 | 0.0 |
APPublic Procurement | 0.0 | 10.4 |
CSOGovernment Mechanisms for CSO Inclusion in AI Policy and Governance | 40.0 | 13.8 |
ECCivil Society Oversight | 82.8 | 81.0 |
ECPublic Service Delivery | 58.7 | 46.6 |
ECRight to Information | 35.4 | 31.4 |
| Score adjustment | ||
URAIUnacceptable Risk AI Systems | No penalty | No penalty |
A breakdown of the structural factors shaping this country's score.
National AI strategies, laws, and oversight mechanisms that establish formal governance structures.
Contribution to overall score
30%
Participation of academia, advocacy groups, and non-state actors in shaping governance and ensuring accountability.
Contribution to overall score
5%
Institutional capacity, rule of law, digital readiness, and labour protections that enable effective governance.
Contribution to overall score
65%
11 pieces of evidence assessed across 16 indicator cases — laws, policies, strategies, and institutional actions in Trinidad and Tobago.