Artificial Intelligence is expected to significantly boost Southeast Asia Southeast Asia’s GDP by up to US$1 trillion by 2030 and uplift the Philippines’ GDP by 12% in 2030 equivalent to US$92 billion, according to EDBI and Kearny. AI has the potential to uplift lives, disrupt industries, and stimulate economies.

Meanwhile, AI presents significant risks and challenges to information security, data privacy, ethics, environmental sustainability, and job security among others.

To address the impact AI and other emerging technologies, and stimulate the discussion and networking in Artificial Intelligence outside Metro Manila, the DICT-IIDB held several technical workshops on AI last 2024 through the conduct of Ai.Deas for Impact Workshop: AI for Innovation and Social Impact Workshop across the country.

AIdeas for Impact: AI for Innovation and Social Impact Workshop activity enhanced AI proficiency and hands-on experience among participants, developed AI project prototypes showcasing practical applications to local problems, and strengthened connections between students and AI professionals.

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• Philippines

• Youth
• Women
• The unemployed
• The poor
• Remote and rural communities

This initiative, which intends to develop various AI solutions, plays a critical role in propelling the growth and development of AI throughout the nation. In addition to enhancing technical skills, the Ai.Deas for Impact workshop helps in promoting WSIS values by fostering a sense of solidarity and shared accountability among participants, especially in rural areas. By involving experts and students from diverse communities, the project promotes collaboration in using AI, tackling regional and national issues in fields including agriculture, emergency response, disaster risk reduction and management, community management, waste management, traffic management, healthcare, and communication/information dissemination. Additionally, the project is in line with WSIS, with a strong emphasis on the significance of sustainable and inclusive digital development. Participants acquire practical AI knowledge and create solutions that contribute to both local and national development through interactive learning, mentoring, and collaborative problem- solving. Acknowledging the fast development and significant influence of artificial intelligence across several industries, Ai.Deas for Impact acts as a catalyst for AI-driven innovation in rural areas, enabling upcoming professionals and cultivating an AI ecosystem that is inclusive and competitive.