CARIBBEAN COLABS Before you bring AI into your work Reviewed: 14 November 2026 https://caribbeancolabs.com/ai Use this as a conversation starter with yourself, your team or a technology partner. This is a practical planning checklist, not a compliance certification. [ ] 1. NAME THE PROBLEM What should become easier, and would a simpler tool do? [ ] 2. SET THE DATA BOUNDARIES What may be shared? Keep passwords, client records and sensitive information out of unapproved tools. [ ] 3. CHECK THE SERVICE TERMS Ask about storage, retention, training use, deletion, security and who can access the data. [ ] 4. KEEP PEOPLE INVOLVED Who reviews output, catches errors and handles questions or complaints? [ ] 5. TEST IN YOUR CONTEXT Check real language needs, accessibility, local knowledge and a range of possible users. [ ] 6. COUNT THE WHOLE COST Include subscriptions, usage, setup, training, checking and ongoing support. [ ] 7. TRY A SMALL PILOT Use non-sensitive examples, define success and record what goes wrong. [ ] 8. KEEP AN EXIT ROUTE Know how to pause, export your work, remove access and return to a workable alternative. My first task to try: The information I may use: Who will review the result: What success would look like: When I will review the pilot: Questions or support: connect@caribbeancolabs.com Practical technology. Caribbean possibility.