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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Marvie Basilan

In 'AI Ready' Philippines, Can This New Bill Help Ease Workplace Fears?

The Philippines is "ready" for AI, said President Marcos Jr., but employers and employees alike may not be as prepared as the government deems. (Credit: Gerd Altmann/Pixabay)

The Philippines is "ready" for artificial intelligence, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said during a trip to San Francisco late last year. The country's technological shift is apparent, but just as the Philippine masses swoon over the fast-evolving technology's promises, employees in several sectors have expressed fears about the negative impact of the tech's adoption in the workplace.

A 2023 survey on the likelihood of job loss due to AI in the Philippines, recently published by the Statista Research Department, found that around 73% of the respondents indicated it is likely AI adoption will lead to job losses in the country.

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