As we usher in the new year, the Analytics & Artificial Intelligence Association of the Philippines is excited to share a significant development in our ongoing commitment to the responsible use of analytics and artificial intelligence (AAI) in the country. In alignment with our mission to advance the practice of AAI in the Philippines, the AAP, during its year-end members meeting last December 14, announced the formation of the "Council for Responsible Analytics & AI".

Mr. Dominic Ligot, AAP Founding Member and Trustee, serves as the council's inaugural chair. He is joined by various AAP members dedicated to professional ethics across various fields: Prof. Benito Teehankee, Prof. Peter Sy and Ms. Maricel Calhoun from the academic sector; Mr. Miguelito De Guzman from the AI safety research community; and Ms. Yvonne Lorraine Valencia and Ms. Frances Divina Egango from the private sector.

Recognizing the dual potential of AAI for positive impact and potential risks, the committee will focus on various programs and activities that will include public statements, policy papers, press articles, seminars, and collaborations with like-minded organizations including government agencies.

This initiative underscores AAP's proactive approach to ensuring the responsible and ethical use of AAI for societal benefit while mitigating potential risks. We invite all AAP members, as well as the entire analytics and AI community, to actively support and engage with the council as we embark on this significant journey.

Stay tuned for updates, and let's collectively shape the future of responsible analytics and artificial intelligence in the Philippines!