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key stakeholders. It equips them with
philosophical, theoretical, and practical
knowledge to understand AI ethics and
governance and to develop AI governance
and regulation papers for their respective
organizations or governments.

Each session includes an initial learning
segment followed by a workshop, where
participants engage in discussions
and hands-on activities, applying their
knowledge to case studies and real-world
challenges.

This initiative aligns with the Philippines
strong commitment to ethical AI adoption,
particularly in digital governance,
smart cities, cybersecurity, and AI-
This initiative aligns with the Philippines strong driven policymaking. Complimentary to
commitment to ethical AI adoption, particularly in digital the direction is the EUREKA AI Policy
Discussion Framework launched by the
governance, smart cities, cybersecurity, and AI-driven DICT serves a guiding principle for AI

policymaking. Complimentary to the direction is the governance, ensuring AI development is
EUREKA AI Policy Discussion Framework launched by the ethical, inclusive, and aligned with national
priorities.
DICT serves a guiding principle for AI governance, ensuring
AI development is ethical, inclusive, and aligned with The EUREKA AI Framework is a strategic
initiative led by the Department of
national priorities. Information and Communications
Technology (DICT) of the Philippines
supporting next-generation theoretical The program will enhance AI literacy and to ensure that AI development aligns
advancements while addressing real-world readiness, equipping participants with with ethical, inclusive, and forward-
issues. This work fosters the creation theoretical, philosophical, and practical thinking principles. It was highlighted
of new businesses, services, and job insights into AI ethics and governance. by Undersecretary Jocelle Batapa-Sigue
opportunities. Delivered over four days in Manila, the during the AI Ethics and Governance in
program will feature interactive sessions Practice Programme with The Alan Turing
(2) Building skills for the future – The led by Turing researchers, focusing on best Institute.
Institute seeks to equip individuals across practices and international standards. It will
various sectors and career stages with build knowledge progressively, culminating EUREKA stands for Education, Universal
the technical and professional expertise in the development of preliminary AI Access, Responsible Use, Ethical
needed in data science and AI, aligning with governance action plans. Training Inventions, Knowledge- or Data-Driven
the UK’s growing industrial and societal materials will be customized for the local Decision-Making, and Agile Governance.
demands. context to ensure long-term impact on The framework promotes AI literacy and
AI ecosystems. Stakeholder input will skills development across sectors to
(3) Driving an informed public conversation shape the program through preparatory prepare a future-ready workforce while
– The Institute strives to provide a balanced discussions, ensuring its relevance and ensuring that AI benefits all Filipinos,
perspective on data science and AI by effectiveness. Additionally, Turing experts including marginalized communities,
addressing its technical, social, and ethical will provide follow-up advisory support for through inclusive digital infrastructure. It
aspects. Through public engagement and up to 20 working hours per country after establishes safeguards and governance
advisory roles, it informs policymakers, the program. The initiative ultimately seeks mechanisms to prevent AI misuse while
industry leaders, and civil society. to foster responsible AI development while maximizing its benefits, encourages AI
balancing innovation and protection for innovations that uphold human rights,
This project aims to strengthen AI vulnerable communities. fairness, and transparency, and leverages
governance in the Philippines by providing AI to enhance government efficiency, data
a tailored knowledge and capacity-building This capacity-building program aligns management, and public service delivery.
program for senior stakeholders from with Project Objective (i) by enhancing Additionally, the framework focuses on
government, academia, and industry. AI literacy and preparedness among developing flexible policies that can adapt

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