Zoho Corporation is deepening its bet on the Philippine market, riding a wave of government-backed digital transformation and gearing up to unveil its next wave of agentic AI tools at Zoholics Manila in July 2026. The global software provider, known for its privacy-first, all-in-one business suite,...
"We should not stifle innovation, but we regulate the risk." With this simple line, Negros Occidental 3rd district Rep. Javier Miguel "Javi" Benitez became the best salesman for the proposed Artificial Intelligence Development and Regulation Act--one of the most consequential measures being...
A student team from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) emerged as the Philippines’ national champion in the prestigious AI Ready ASEAN Youth Challenge 2026, earning the distinction of representing the country at the Grand Finals in Singapore, held from May 18 to 24, 2026. The AI Ready ASEAN...
PhilSec 2026, a leading cybersecurity summit in the Philippines, concluded its latest edition on July 1 at the Manila Marriott Hotel after two packed days of keynotes, panel discussions, and an exhibition floor showcasing the latest defense technologies, capping the event with its annual awards...
Google is introducing an AI shopping update in the Gemini app to help with all your shopping-related needs, whether that’s finding the best birthday gift, comparing running shoes and brainstorming the ‘aesthetic’ fitcheck, or discovering the right piece of luggage for your next trip. Describe...
Gabriela Party-list Rep. Sarah Elago took up the cudgels for social media personality LANS on the issue of consent and artificial intelligence (AI)-generated images of a person 's likeness. "The use of AI to generate and circulate images of women without their consent is a disturbing reminder...
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more deeply embedded in financial operations, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has urged banks and nonbanks to establish tailored governance frameworks to protect the financial system from data privacy breaches, algorithmic bias, and operational risks....
The Philippines joined 34 other economies, led by the United States (US), in affirming a shared commitment to align government regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) with the goal of strengthening global supply chains. The US State Department announced on Friday, June 26 (US time), that a...
Imagine discovering that songs you 've spent years writing and recording have found their way into databases associated with generative artificial intelligence, all without your knowledge. That is the reality confronting many musicians today. Through The Atlantic 's AI Watchdog, a public...
Movie fans have never had it this good. Streaming platforms have transformed the way people watch movies, offering affordable subscriptions, easy access across multiple devices, and the convenience of watching anytime, anywhere. Their growing popularity has made them an integral part of many...
Five years is a milestone for any band. It 's long enough to build a loyal following, develop a distinct sound, and survive the growing pains that come with making music together. For indie rock outfit HEY JUNE!, however, the occasion is less about looking back and more about what comes next....
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the world tries to curb human-caused climate change and not run dry of water, every online query is increasing our environmental footprint and exacerbating the problem. Artificial intelligence and the data centers they require use growing amounts of energy and are water hogs...
