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ESCUDERO: PENALIZE AI MISUSE IN INVESTMENT SCAMS

Senate President Chiz Escudero is seeking prison terms and penalties to prevent the malicious use of artificial intelligence (AI) to spread false information, malign individuals, and promote shady investment schemes for financial gain. “Used properly, AI could serve as a powerful tool for education, business, and other fields for improving productivity, research and finding solutions […]

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MMDA EYES USE OF AI IN TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to adopt the latest technologies and innovations for improved public service, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is now eyeing to advance traffic detection using artificial intelligence following a big switch in traffic management through its adaptive signaling system.MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes said the agency wants […]

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BONG GO WARNS PUBLIC ON AI-CREATED DISINFORMATION

Senator Bong Go gave a lighthearted but clear message during a recent radio interview, reminding the public that the use of technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) comes with a responsibility to uphold integrity and protect the truth after being asked about a viral AI-generated image that portrayed him as a baby. While amused by […]

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DTI HELPS DEPED BOOST AI USE IN EDUCATION

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Education (DepEd) recently collaborated on a significant initiative to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) development into the country’s education system. Led by DTI Secretary Cristina Roque, the DTI donated 10 high-powered computers to the DepEd.  This initiative aims to support the DepEd’s efforts in building […]

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DEPED LAUNCHES EDUCATION CENTER FOR AI RESEARCH

The Department of Education (DepEd) launched the Education Center for AI Research (E-CAIR) aiming to drive innovation in Philippine education through AI-powered solutions aligned with its 5-Point Reform Agenda. This initiative builds on the pioneering efforts that the Center for AI Research (CAIR) has started in 2024. Under DepEd’s leadership, E-CAIR will sustain, deepen, and […]

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NOGRALES BATS FOR UPSKILLING OF PINOY WORKFORCE

The chair of the labor and employment committee of the House of Representatives reiterated the need for government to provide workers with training opportunities to ensure that they can be hired amid an ever-evolving employment landscape. “As early as now we need to create a platform that would provide our workers easier access to upskill […]

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COMELEC RULES ON AI USE FOR POLLS CAMPAIGN LAUDED

National Unity Party (NUP) president LRay Villafuerte believes  the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has a “good handle” now on checking campaign misinformation and disinformation on cyberspace in the runup to the 2025 elections, as a result of this electoral watchdog’s timely release of guidelines on the use by candidates and their supporters or of their rivals […]

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POE BACK USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN COURTS

Senator Grace Poe supported initiatives to use artificial intelligence (AI) technology in court-related works, but stressed the need for stringent safeguards and vetting. “We will not rely too much on AI, but we can make use of the technology as an option to help check the human side of decisions, such as data, transcript and […]

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ANGARA JOINS AI-AIDED DIGITAL CLASSROOM SESSION

Education Secretary Sonny Angara, together with Khan Academy Philippines led by Chief Operating Officer Myrish Antonio, visited Fernando Ma. Guerrero Elementary School in Paco, Manila, to observe the Khan Academy Session with its learners. During the visit, Angara watched how the Grade 5 learners integrated the Khan Academy application into their Mathematics lesson. In the […]

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T.I.P. HOLDS WEBINAR ON USE OF AI IN EDUCATION

Students should not be deprived of using artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their learning experiences, but faculty members must establish clear boundaries anchored on ethical considerations when integrating it into delivering quality education. This was the position of Dr. Elmer-Rico Mojica, associate professor at the Pace University in New York, during his talk on the […]