UP drafting guidelines on ‘responsible’ AI use

View in browser   |   Shop Inquirer July 21, 2023 Good morning. Here are the most important news stories that you need to know. UP drafting guidelines on 'responsible' AI use The University of the Philippines (UP) has released a draft set of guiding principles on the "responsible use" of artificial intelligence (AI), in the first such move by the national university to deal with the expansion of various applications like the popular ChatGPT. By Krixia Subingsubing Why the inaction vs laptop suppliers?  The Alliance of Concerned Teachers called out the Procurement Service of the Department of Budget and Management (PS-DBM) for its failure to blacklist the suppliers of the overpriced and outdated laptops it bought for the Department of Education in 2021. For the group, this inaction is tantamount to "dereliction of (PS-DBM's) duty to safeguard public funds from malversation."  By Jane Bautista 'MADISLAKAN' Batch 2023 of the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy in San Narciso, Zambales, celebrates at the end of the commencement rites on Thursday. President Marcos called on the graduates to keep raising the country's stature in the global maritime industry, months after Filipino seafarers nearly lost jobs in the European Union for failure to meet international standards. —MARIANNE BERMUDEZ Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. Activists hit AMLC for freezing assets BAGUIO CITY—The Cordillera Peoples Alliance (CPA) denounced the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) for freezing its accounts on July 12, apparently in relation to a government resolution that classified four of its members as terrorists. "CPA does not finance terrorists," said CPA secretary general Sarah Dekdeken on Thursday, stressing that their funds go to community services and relief operations. By The Inquirer Staff OPINION Challenges ahead for ICC ruling While the ICC ruling has shut the door on further appeals from the government, this unresolved issue could further weaken the already tenuous standing of the court in so far as it lacks the police power to effect arrest without the cooperation of the state. At the very least, however, the warrants may be served to erring personalities named by the court should they visit countries that are state parties to the ICC. By Editorial Try Inquirer Plus. Inquirer Plus is the digital version of the Philippine Daily Inquirer. Register for a 30-day trial for free to get access to Inquirer's fearless reporting, app-exclusive stories, and archives. REGISTER NOW Hi Edward. Have feedback? We're happy to hear it. Give Suggestions newsletter@inquirer.com.ph © 2023 PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER, Barangay Tejeros, Makati City, Philippines You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Inquirer Newsletters. Unsubscribe anytime