DTI aims to strengthen programs using AI technology

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00:00 Artificial technology is the now thing and the future that defines how people work, play, and interact with each other.

00:08 Thus, it behooves the government to invest on AI research and development that aligns with government's best interests.

00:16 Our Daniel Manalastas has more on today's budget hearing of the Trade and Industry Department.

00:22 As the use of artificial intelligence are on trend nowadays,

00:28 the Department of Trade and Industry is also aiming to strengthen its programs using this technology.

00:34 AI technology nowadays is being used to expedite process on online transactions and to fight cyber attacks.

00:43 During the Senate budget hearing, the DTI said they also intend to explore the use of AI technology to help small businesses.

00:52 The goal of course is for us to become an AI center of excellence in the region in the near future.

01:02 It's going to house our data scientists, researchers, engineers who will be conducting AI R&D.

01:13 Around 200 million pesos is needed for this program according to the department.

01:19 However, this was not included in the national expenditure program.

01:23 Senator Loren Legarda meanwhile believes the need is to strengthen AI research and development and host or hold more workshops.

01:32 Let's not wait for the infra to be built and the computers.

01:36 Well of course we need the computers.

01:38 That should be the first space if you're not allowed to use it.

01:42 Meanwhile, Secretary Alfredo Pascual was asked by the media about the price cap on rice.

01:48 He said his department is monitoring store and market prices.

01:52 There are all indications that the elements that we need to see, the indicators are there that will point to possible lifting of the ceiling.

02:05 Daniel Maranastas for The Nation.