Philippines: A US Industrial Hub Partner for AI and Semiconductors?
3 MIN READThe Philippines, meanwhile, risks being praised for its openness, even as that same openness makes exploitation easier to package as “opportunity”.
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Posted by Rani Urbis | Apr 24, 2026
3 MIN READThe Philippines, meanwhile, risks being praised for its openness, even as that same openness makes exploitation easier to package as “opportunity”.
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2 MIN READAI companies’ rapid growth was built on the backs of many data owners who were not compensated, even as those same companies turned the resulting systems into highly valuable commercial products.
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3 MIN READDevelopers, researchers, and open communities create a counterweight. That is why support for developers and open communities matters more now.
Read MorePosted by Rani Urbis | Mar 27, 2026
3 MIN READI think that a more proactive institutional approach is necessary. If the judiciary wants AI use to remain safe, consistent, and genuinely helpful, then relying mainly on participant disclosure may not be enough.
Read MorePosted by Rani Urbis | Mar 20, 2026
2 MIN READThe question now is: how far is OpenAI willing to compromise to secure long-term government contracts, expand beyond the role of an LLM API provider, and gradually pull itself out of Microsoft’s control?
Read MorePosted by Rani Urbis | Mar 13, 2026
2 MIN READAI is the perfect, most convenient excuse for companies right now. To keep raking in profits and protect their wealth, they’ll continue to find ways and excuses to cut costs at the expense of human capital.
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3 MIN READInternational rules governing the use of force between states already exist. What remains unclear is how those rules will be applied in an era where AI amplifies the speed and reach of military decision-making.
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3 MIN READWe do not need to import intelligence indefinitely. We need to enable Filipino developers to build, deploy, and own AI systems that solve Filipino problems at a sustainable cost.
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3 MIN READCollectively, they indicate that market expectations remain elevated and heavily dependent on continued AI-driven earnings growth. That is where bubble risk resides.
Read MorePosted by Rani Urbis | Feb 13, 2026
3 MIN READEvery major player is building and reinforcing its own system. But when the hyped-up AI market becomes saturated, the one with the biggest stack ownership will survive, and many will come tumbling down.
Read MorePosted by Rani Urbis | Feb 6, 2026
3 MIN READSmaller players could be left with outdated free models or forced to spend vast sums to develop competitive models. For many, it may become too expensive to pursue development on their own.
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3 MIN READIt arrived quietly. Not as a big announcement, but as small improvements that made everyday tools easier to use. No pressure. No learning curve. Just quietly help in the background.
Read MorePosted by Rani Urbis | Jan 9, 2026
3 MIN READThe answer is not convincing everyone to use AI. Because not everyone needs it. The answer is helping people understand when it is worth using and when it is not.
Read MorePosted by Rani Urbis | Jan 2, 2026
2 MIN READAI did not succeed here because we were ready for it. It succeeded because we adapted to it – the same way we always do. But being active users does not automatically make us careful users.
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