MANILA, Nov 14 (Bernama-PNA) -- Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday called on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to maximise the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to drive inclusive growth and prosperity across the region, Philippine News Agency (PNA) reported.
ASEAN Must Harness AI To Drive Regional Growth, Prosperity - Philippines President
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President Marcos urged ASEAN to harness AI for inclusive growth, especially supporting MSMEs and the health sector, calling for collaboration among governments, businesses, researchers and people to ensure responsible, accessible AI use.
- Marcos highlighted AI’s role in reducing repetitive tasks for MSMEs and improving resource use.
- He stressed the need for training, safeguards, and trust to make AI accessible and beneficial.
- He emphasized AI’s potential to enhance healthcare delivery and resource optimization.
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