AI

15 May 2025

9:53AM

Hapinoy secures Google.org AI grant to empower Filipino microentrepreneurs

Hapinoy (At1ndahan Inc.), a pioneering social enterprise supporting sari-sari storeowners in the Philippines, has been named a Philippine grantee of the Google.org AI Opportunity Fund: Asia-Pacific, a major initiative aimed at expanding artificial intelligence (AI) training across underserved communities.

18 Mar 2025

8:43PM

Smart COO Martirez on AI: People must stay in the driver’s seat

By: Miguel R. Camus

The biggest AI concern is losing control, but Smart Communications’ chief, Anastacio “Boy” Martirez, believes it’s about management, not fear.

15 Mar 2025

4:41PM

MVP-backed Káyana, Ateneo team up to fast-track AI, data science talent

Káyana Solutions, Inc., the MVP Group’s digital and AI innovation engine, is partnering with Ateneo de Manila University to accelerate AI and data science talent in the country.

28 Jan 2025

10:40AM

Converge fights back as cybercriminals turn to AI, blocks 183 billion illegal site attempts

Fiber internet giant Converge ICT Solutions Inc. reported a staggering 183 billion attempts to access illegal sites that were successfully blocked on its network in 2024, reflecting an alarming surge in AI-driven cyber threats.

20 Jan 2025

1:23PM

Revolutionizing workflows: Google brings generative AI to Workspace users

Google has announced the integration of its best generative AI capabilities within Google Workspace Business and Enterprise plans. This inclusion eliminates the need for add-ons, making advanced AI tools more accessible to businesses.

3 Dec 2024

2:28PM

Smart’s Martirez warns: AI could decimate BPO sector in 2 years without rapid upskilling

By: Miguel R. Camus

He witnessed an era when advancements in technology and communications propelled the Philippines to become the world’s No. 2 business process outsourcing (BPO) destination, creating millions of jobs and forming a critical pillar of the economy.

14 Jun 2024

8:24AM

INSIDER VIEW: It's not enough to embrace AI, we have to find meaning in it, too

By: Nikki Mendez

Jobs that once required human intellect and skill are being automated, leading to concerns not just about job displacement and economic instability, but also about losing a sense of purpose. But thoughtful policies can actually help technology give people MORE purpose.

7 Jun 2024

1:30PM

Aboitiz to boost AI capabilities in region, expanding PH hub

Aboitiz Data Innovation has unveiled plans to expand its data science and artificial intelligence capabilities across Southeast Asia.

29 May 2024

3:33PM

National University's AI education gets boost from Alibaba Cloud

Alibaba Cloud has partnered with the National University (NU) Philippines to enhance tech education through its Alibaba Cloud Certified Associate ACA generative AI engineer course.