President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed an executive order establishing a national framework for artificial intelligence governance and creating a council to oversee the technology’s responsible, safe, and ethical development and use in the Philippines, Malacañang announced.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued an executive order establishing a national framework for artificial intelligence (AI) governance and creating a council to oversee its development and use in the Philippines, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro announced.
Signed on November 12, Executive Order No. 131 adopts the country’s AI Governance Framework, aiming to promote the safe, ethical, and responsible development and application of the technology while putting safeguards in place to protect public interests and preserve public trust.
Castro said the order seeks to provide a unified national direction for AI-related policies and ensure a coordinated approach to the technology’s development and implementation.
The measure comes as artificial intelligence continues to expand across various sectors, underscoring the need for clear policies to manage potential risks while encouraging technological innovation and responsible adoption.
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