Embrace AI; ensure airtight regulatory framework is in place

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s bold call to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) "as much as we can, as soon as we can" captures the urgency of our time.

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The world is changing faster than legislation, faster than ethics, and faster than human comprehension. To hesitate may mean being left behind. But to rush, without a moral compass, could mean losing something far more precious—our humanity, our rights, our democracy.

AI offers the Philippines and the rest of the world extraordinary promise. Imagine government transactions processed in minutes, not months. Picture public health systems that predict outbreaks before they spread, and education tailored to every student's needs. These are not fantasies; they are possibilities within reach. But every powerful tool is a double-edged sword. Without rules and human oversight, AI could just as easily be turned into an instrument of surveillance, discrimination, and manipulation.

This is why the President's vision must be guided not just by innovation, but by integrity. The adoption of AI in government must be built upon three unshakable pillars: privacy, fairness, and constitutional fidelity.