Words reading “Artificial intelligence AI”, miniature of robot and toy hand are pictured in this illustration taken December 14, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/file photo
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is set to unveil today, July 3, the government’s updated roadmap on artificial intelligence, building on the original national strategy which was launched back in 2021.
According to the DTI, the National AI Strategy Roadmap 2.0 (NAISR 2.0) as well as a Center for AI Research (CAIR) will be launched with support from the Asian Development Bank.
“We at the DTI commit to working towards a future where innovation thrives, businesses flourish, and the lives of Filipinos are transformed,” Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual said in a statement on Tuesday.
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These initiatives are indeed a testament to the efforts of the Marcos administration to support the growth of the AI industry and unlock the immense potential of the Philippines to become a national hub for AI development,” he added.
The DTI said the updated roadmap incorporates recent technological advancements, including generative AI.
It will also recalibrate the strategic actions, considering recent developments, and addresses emerging themes such as ethics and governance, added the government agency.
The new roadmap is also viewed by the DTI as a transformative instrument in boosting the Philippine economy and improving the quality of Filipinos.
As for the CAIR, which will be the first AI hub in the country, the DTI said it sees it as playing a pivotal role in leveraging the potential of AI technology to address societal and industrial challenges.
The government agency also hopes it will stimulate economic growth and promote inclusive development. the Philippines as a leader in multiple AI application areas
Further, the DTI said the CAIR aims to promote socio-economic research and development, improve scientific knowledge, and strengthen the competitiveness of science and technology in the country while balancing and ensuring responsible AI adoption.