Malacañang is developing a national framework to ensure the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI), while warning against AI-driven disinformation ahead of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address (SONA).
In a briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said the President has tasked the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) with leading ongoing research, policy development, and international benchmarking on AI use in the Philippines.
“Ang inuutos po ng Pangulo ay magkaroon ng tuloy-tuloy na pag-aaral patungkol po sa AI, advantages at disadvantages, ang application nito sa bansa at mga best practices nito sa ibang bansa at magkaroon ng regular policy recommendations at research findings,” said Castro.
She also raised concerns about AI being misused to spread fake news and discredit the government as SONA nears. Castro called on media professionals to help combat disinformation, both in mainstream and social media.
“Hihingin din po namin ang inyong tulong patungkol dito dahil sa media- social media at mainstream media- malaking tulong po kapag kayo ay may nakikita nang fake news, ito at maialarma na sa taong bayan. Kaya we need your help,” according to her.IMT
