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to the fast-evolving AI landscape while The Alan Turing Institute Workshop
maintaining accountability and oversight. aims to strengthen AI governance and
Serving as a guiding principle for AI regulatory capabilities within the Philippine
adoption, the EUREKA framework aims government while ensuring that AI policy
to ensures a balanced approach to AI frameworks align with international norms
innovation and responsibility. It aims to and best practices. It also seeks to equip
protect the public interest and safeguard participants with essential AI ethics and
human dignity, promote fairness, risk assessment tools, enabling them to
inclusivity, and transparency in AI-driven develop AI governance and regulation
decisions, align with global best practices papers tailored to the Philippine context.
while responding to local needs, and Additionally, the program fosters cross-
foster collaboration among governments, sector collaboration by bringing together
industry leaders, and academic institutions. key stakeholders from government,
Through this framework, DICT reinforces its academia, and industry. The training
commitment to fostering a responsible AI sessions, led by renowned AI ethics and
ecosystem in the Philippines. governance experts from the Alan Turing
Institute, provide in-depth insights and
guidance on responsible AI development
The EUREKA AI Framework and implementation.
is a strategic initiative led
by the Department of Infor- The training sessions will be led by
renowned AI ethics and governance
mation and Communica- experts from the Alan Turing Institute,

tions Technology (DICT) of covering a comprehensive range of topics
essential for responsible AI development
the Philippines to ensure and implementation. Participants will
that AI development aligns engage in discussions on AI ethics and regulatory standards. Ethical AI innovation
governance fundamentals, gaining a deeper
with ethical, inclusive, and understanding of ethical frameworks and and national strategy development will be a
key focus, guiding participants in aligning AI
forward-thinking princi- best practices. The sessions will also policies with broader digital transformation
ples. address AI safety, risk management, and goals. Finally, the training will emphasize
equipping
stakeholders
accountability,
AI
policy
implementation,
practical
Jocelle Batapa-Sigue with the tools to mitigate potential risks helping policymakers and industry
Undersecretary for ICT associated with AI deployment. Additionally, leaders translate theoretical principles
experts will provide insights into AI and data
into actionable governance strategies.
Industry Development DICT protection laws, ensuring compliance with The training will be interactive, featuring
workshops, real-world case studies, and
group discussions to ensure hands-on
learning. DICT Undersecretary Jocelle
Batapa-Sigue, in her welcome address,
highlighted the importance of inclusive AI
governance, emphasizing that the country
must strike a balance between innovation
and ethical responsibility. She underscored
DICT’s role in AI policy leadership, citing
its participation in international AI
governance discussions, including ASEAN
AI regulations, the International AI Safety
Report, and the Seoul Ministerial Statement
on AI.

The Alan Turing Institute’s AI Governance
Expertise
The Alan Turing Institute is the UK’s leading
national center for AI research, recognized
for its work in AI governance, ethics, and
regulatory frameworks. It has previously

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