TECH4GOOD Author Joanna Maciejewska once said, “I want AI to do my laundry and dishes so that I can do art and writing, not for AI to do my art and writing so that I can do my laundry and dishes.” Her words sum up what ordinary people like us expect AI to do for us: make us better humans. How...
TECH4GOOD The Philippine government's determined efforts to improve the country’s global competitiveness are beginning to bear fruit in e-government and innovation. The Philippines has recently achieved impressive ranking improvements in the UN E-government Development Index 2024 (EGDI) and the...
TECH4GOOD Despite numerous campaigns and warnings about safely using digital tools and platforms, many still fall for online scams, mostly perpetuated on social media and email platforms. Cybercriminals seem to be getting more sophisticated and can now design and carry out their scam baits in a...
TECH4GOOD The Philippines received mixed results in two recent global rankings, both critical to the country’s global competitiveness. While the country saw a decline in its talent ranking, it made significant strides in cybersecurity. Though seemingly contradictory, these rankings are critical...
TECH4GOOD Most people may not notice it, but our browsing history seems to follow us like a shadow whenever we go online. We may also be surprised to realize that our favorite shop in a mall knows we are nearby. This is the convenience of the new world of personalization, where our needs are...
NEW ZEALAND BIRD OF THE YEAR — A hoiho or yellow-eyed penguin pictured on April 2, 2023, has won New Zealand's annual Bird of the Year vote, on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. (Hayden Parsons via AP) WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — It's noisy, smelly, shy — and New Zealand’s bird of the year....
TECH4GOOD Baby boomers, like this author, have had the unique privilege of witnessing and influencing some of our time’s most transformative technological advancements. From the advent of computing behemoths to personal computing and the internet to the rise of mobile technology and social media,...
TECH4GOOD Americans will have their national elections in a couple of months. What makes this US election much more interesting than the previous ones is a phenomenon called deepfakes. It has added not just color but humor to the current campaign period. Some candidates are pulling out all the...
TECH4GOOD Driving around these days makes you feel that the elections must be fast approaching. Whether traversing expressways, the side streets of Metro Manila, or the countryside's bumpy roads, it will be difficult to miss all those billboards or tarps that have suddenly sprouted all over...
TECH4GOOD Intense AI conversations continue as we watch how this technology rapidly transforms our world. Its impact is beginning to be felt in almost every aspect of our lives. But why should everyone care about AI today? Some weekends back, I had the opportunity to speak about artificial...
TECH4GOOD This week, I will deviate from my usual tech-related articles to join the nation in jubilation as we welcome back our 2024 Paris Olympics heroes. It will be a collective feeling of déjà vu, much like how the country felt every time Manny Pacquiao won some years back. The 2024 Paris...
President Marcos on Sunday, Aug. 11, sent his “cordial birthday wishes” to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, whom he called a “trusted friend” who’s “more than just a neighbor in ASEAN.” President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim...
