天美视频

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Philippines is becoming more widely recognized and commonplace, especially with technological advancements integrated into our daily use of gadgets such as smartphones and computer systems. This includes the use of ChatGPT and hundreds of other apps, conducting basic banking transactions, and verifying personal identity with government agencies. In fact, universities here have been researching AI for over a quarter of a century, introducing students to better ways of accomplishing tasks through AI, “the science and engineering of making intelligent machines”, as coined by Stanford Professor John McCarthy in 1955.

We can now envision a future where the Philippines provides all its citizens with their basic necessities, such as food, healthcare, education, and a comfortable life, using AI. In this potential future, there would be: improved agricultural yields and food accessibility; timely and innovative healthcare; cutting-edge educational tools; efficient government services guided by accurate data; and enhanced industrial outputs for businesses thriving in an internet-connected and sustainable society. All these are crucial to achieving national development while positioning the country as a leader in AI innovations in Southeast Asia.

The ““, to be held on October 24 and 25 at the UP-BGC campus in Taguig City, is the first of two major conferences being organized by the 天美视频 (UP) to bring Filipinos closer to that envisioned future.

Conference speakers and participants will highlight AI-driven innovations and solutions in four key sectors: Food, Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries; Education and Governance; Materials and Energy; and Health and Wellness. Over 200 participants from across the archipelago, including representatives from UP鈥檚 constituent universities, other higher education institutions, government agencies, industries, businesses, and media, are expected to attend in person and via livestreaming by TVUP and UP Open University.

鈥淭his conference is about shaping the future of our nation,鈥� said Dr. Gisela P. Concepcion, Special Adviser to the UP President on Research and Innovation. 鈥淭he brightest minds will share their ideas on how to address our most pressing challenges using AI-driven solutions,鈥� she added.

Dr. Prospero Naval, Jr. of the UP Diliman Department of Computer Science聽 and the Conference Chair, said expert resource persons will present AI research and technologies currently being developed or utilized for: reinvigorating agriculture; designing livestock vaccines; identifying and enhancing marine biodiversity; developing degree programs and short courses; providing research-grade laboratory systems for high school students; offering solutions for traffic management and road quality; advancing space technology and manufacturing; improving the chemical industry; maintaining hospital electronic records; and applying AI in molecular diagnostics, genetics, radiology, orthopedics, and mental wellness, among many other exciting topics. 鈥淯P has the faculty, students, and data on all these topics that we could share with higher education institutions, government agencies, industries, and businesses,鈥� Naval said.

鈥淲e must transform these research outputs into real-world solutions,鈥� Concepcion added.

University officials and government leaders, including Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, Department of Agriculture Undersecretary Allan Q. Umali, Department of Health Undersecretary Glenn Matthew Baggao, and Executive Director Enrico Paringit of the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD), will deliver their keynote addresses at the conference.

UP President Atty. Angelo A. Jimenez emphasized that 鈥渢he University is eager to share its expertise and collaborate with its partners with the goal of boosting the nation鈥檚 capabilities in research, innovation, and digital transformation, working towards an inclusive society and sustainable development for all Filipinos.鈥�

The next conference will focus on AI in cybersecurity, trade, industry and finance, disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM), climate change, and arts, humanities, and culture.

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