Gov't starts crafting of PH roadmap for artificial intelligence – Newsbytes Philippines

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has set the wheels in motion for the crafting of the country's artificial intelligence (AI) sector roadmap to position the Philippines as an AI powerhouse in the Asean region. DTI undersecretary Rafaelita M. Aldaba led the formal signing on Thursday, November 7, of an agreement for the AI roadmap with data scientists Dr. Christopher Monterola and Dr. Erika Fille Legara of the Asian Institute of Management (AIM). "The formulation of the AI Roadmap is very important and timely. This effort provides the impetus that will move the country forward to keep up with the rapidly changing times," Aldaba said. Aldaba noted that the Philippines ranked third in the Southeast Asian region in the Government Artificial Intelligence Readiness Index 2019.