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Published May 23, 2021, 12:12 AM
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the pace of digital transformation worldwide. In the Philippines, the protracted lockdown has brought about a shift to digital and online payments. Artificial intelligence (AI) has become the catalyst for the increased tempo of what is now widely known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
As it is commonly understood, AI “refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think like humans and mimic their actions.” After the introduction of smartphones, digital voice assistants such as Amazon and Apple’s Alexa and Siri became popular applications of AI as a tool for more convenient daily living.
Private sector groups reiterate call for immediate passage into law of CREATE bill By TED CORDERO, GMA News
Published January 15, 2021 1:10pm Fifty-one of the country’s largest private sector and business groups on Friday called anew for the immediate passage into law of the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) bill. “We humbly request the Senate and the House of Representatives to move quickly and decisively to push CREATE forward and ensure its immediate enactment,” the groups said in a statement. “We join the multisectoral call for the passage of this important legislative measure with urgency. After three years of deliberation, every day of delay comes at the risk of losing more jobs and hemorrhaging more investments,” the groups added.