Pope Leo warns against undermining human 'dignity' in AI, social media era
"Nothing that comes from man and his creativity should be used to undermine the dignity of others," Leo told young Catholic social media figures, calling on the world to protect "our ability to listen and speak" in the "new era" of artificial intelligence. — Agence France-Presse
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Pope Leo warns against undermining human 'dignity' in AI, social media era
VATICAN CITY - Pope Leo XVI on Tuesday called on the world to protect human "dignity" online as it faces the "challenge" of AI, at the Vatican's first mass for Catholic influencers. "Nothing that comes from man and his creativity should be used to undermine the dignity of others," Leo told young Catholic social media figures, calling on the world to protect "our ability to listen and speak" in the "new era" of artificial intelligence. — Agence France-Presse
GMA Network
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China's Premier Li proposes global AI cooperation organization
Chinese Premier Li Qiang speaks during the EU-China Business Leaders Symposium, at the 25th European Union - China Summit in the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China, 24 July 2025. ANDRES MARTINEZ CASARES/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo SHANGHAI - Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Saturday proposed establishing an organization to foster global cooperation on artificial intelligence, calling on countries to coordinate on the development and security of the fast-evolving technology. Speaking at the opening of the annual World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, Li called AI a new engine for growth, but adding that governance is fragmented and emphasizing the need for more coordination between countries to form a globally recognized framework for AI. The three-day event brings together industry leaders and policymakers at a time of escalating technological competition between China and the United States — the world's two largest economies — with AI emerging as a key battleground. "Currently, overall global AI governance is still fragmented. Countries have great differences particularly in terms of areas such as regulatory concepts, institutional rules," Li said. "We should strengthen coordination to form a global AI governance framework that has broad consensus as soon as possible," he said. Washington has imposed export restrictions on advanced technology to China, including the most high-end AI chips made by companies such as Nvidia and chipmaking equipment, citing concerns that the technology could enhance China's military capabilities. Despite these restrictions, China has continued making AI breakthroughs that have drawn close scrutiny from US officials. Li did not name the United States in his speech, but he warned that AI could become an "exclusive game" for a few countries and companies, and said challenges included an insufficient supply of AI chips and restrictions on talent exchange. China wanted to share its development experience and products with other countries, especially those in the Global South, Li said. WAIC is an annual government-sponsored event in Shanghai that typically attracts major industry players, government officials, researchers and investors. Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who has in past years regularly appeared at the opening ceremony both in-person and via video, did not speak this year. Besides forums, the conference also features exhibitions where companies demonstrate their latest innovations. This year, more than 800 companies are participating, showcasing more than 3,000 high-tech products, 40 large language models, 50 AI-powered devices and 60 intelligent robots, according to organizers. The exhibition features predominantly Chinese companies, including tech giants Huawei and Alibaba and startups such as humanoid robot maker Unitree. Western participants include Tesla, Alphabet and Amazon. —Reuters
GMA Network
07-07-2025
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DepEd to revise curriculum to include responsible AI use — Angara
To better prepare Filipino learners and educators for the fast-evolving digital landscape, Education Secretary Sonny Angara has announced that the agency is set to revise the national curriculum to include training on artificial intelligence use. 'Soon, babaguhin na rin natin 'yung ating curriculum para matutong gumamit ng A.I. ang mga bata at matutong gumamit ng A.I. 'yung mga guro natin. 'Yan ang pagbabagong ina-anticipate natin sa darating na mga taon,' said Angara. (Soon, we will revise the curriculum so that students and teachers alike can learn how to use A.I. This is a change we anticipate in the coming years.) This move comes amid growing use of AI tools by students — some in secret — and educators alike. In a report by Vonne Aquino on Unang Balita, a college sophomore referred to as 'John' admitted to discreetly using AI to complete assignments. 'Nagse-search po ako ng topic tapos, doon po is kinukuha ko po 'yung text (I search for a topic and then copy the text from there.),' he said. To avoid detection, he mixes the AI-generated content with his own ideas. 'Hinahaluan ko ng konting sariling opinion ko po (I add a bit of my own opinion to it),' he added. On the other hand, educators, like Daisy Marasigan, a senior high school teacher in Pagbilao, Quezon, are using AI more openly and proactively. 'I think it's high time — especially in the 21st century — na kailangan na nating i-embrace ang A.I., but of course there is caution,' she said. (I think it's high time — especially in the 21st century — that we embrace A.I., but of course with caution.) She has even posted tutorials on social media about using AI to create lesson plans. Despite these innovations, experts are warning about the risks of overreliance. A recent MIT study suggests that using AI to write essays may contribute to 'cognitive debt' — a reduced effort to think critically — potentially weakening a student's ability to learn independently. The findings, however, are not yet peer-reviewed and remain inconclusive. Meanwhile, Dr. Jhennie Villar, dean and program chairperson at a local university, believes AI has already changed Philippine education — but with limits. 'Karaniwan, ginagamit ito bilang gabay pero hindi bilang sagot sa kabuuan kasi kailangan pa rin natin ng critical thinking, kailangan pa rin natin na mag-aral… (Usually, it's used as a guide, not as the entire answer, because we still need critical thinking — we still need to study),' she said. She said in their university, AI-generated content is limited to 15% of undergraduate theses and research papers. Detection tools are also in place to prevent misuse. Meanwhile, teacher's group Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) acknowledged that cellphones and tablets are already part of daily classroom realities, especially in public schools where traditional learning materials are lacking. ACT National Capital Region president Ruby Bernardo explained that teachers and students alike turn to digital devices to access supplemental learning content such as YouTube videos and online modules. AI tools, now increasingly accessible to both students and teachers, can help in tasks like translation and cultural research, according to Bernardo. She, however, noted the challenge lies in guiding students on how to use them responsibly. —Sherylin Untalan/AOL, GMA Integrated News
