The planned Pax Silica development in New Clark City will focus primarily on semiconductor and other industrial activities rather than hyperscale data centers, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said, clarifying reports that the project could become a major energy-intensive data center hub.

Sen. Raffy Tulfo has sought a Senate investigation into the proposed Pax Silica industrial hub in New Clark City, calling for an assessment of its economic, environmental, social, technological, and national security implications.

The Philippines could reach a critical point in artificial intelligence adoption within the next two to four years, making it imperative for the country to avoid falling behind another major technology wave, according to Filipino tech pioneer and entrepreneur Joey Gurango.

Philippine enterprises are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to develop new products and business opportunities, although data security and implementation costs remain major obstacles, according to a survey commissioned by Alibaba Cloud.

Soundcore, an audio brand under Anker Innovations, has launched the Space 2 wireless headphones in the Philippines, offering adaptive noise cancellation, AI-assisted microphone technology, and up to 70 hours of battery life.

Artificial intelligence has made creating and accessing information faster and easier, but it has also made it harder to distinguish what is real from what is merely convincing.