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Marcos wants full AI utilization for national dev’t, legislation
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is advocating for the increased adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Philippines to drive national development and aid in the legislative process.
He acknowledged that legislation often lags behind technological advancements due to legislators' limited understanding of new technologies.
Marcos Jr. plans to prioritize AI utilization and will raise it as a key topic during the Philippines' upcoming chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2026.
Potential topics for ASEAN discussions include AI in education, infrastructure, and renewables.
The President emphasized the need to maximize AI's benefits while remaining vigilant against its potential misuse and the spread of disinformation.
Previously, Marcos Jr. mentioned plans to utilize AI for monitoring flood control projects and flagging contract irregularities.
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