For years now I’ve been suggesting that the political interests and thus, activities, of the People’s Republic of China should not be confused with the political and social clout of POGOs who exist in defiance of the Chinese government.

• Senate Hearings Raise More Questions Than Answers: The Philippine Senate hearings into Bamban Mayor Alice Guo's ( Read more... )

Mastery isn't about knowing everything. It's like a toolbox: you have one really cool, specialized tool (your mastery), but you also have some basic tools (broader knowledge) that let you do other things.

The basic tools help you:

• Talk to different people.
• Find the right experts for a job.
• Avoid being tricked by someone who knows a lot about ( Read more... )

The exponential growth of computing power has fueled the development of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT. These models rely on vast quantities of human-generated digital data, primarily from the internet, for training. However, as the internet approaches saturation, concerns arise regarding the future learning capabilities of LLMs. This ( Read more... )

Hey, totally hear you about needing some online chill time. The internet can be a real rabbit hole! What's been bugging you most?

Been there!  Setting boundaries online is like setting ground rules with friends. It helps you stay in control and have a more positive experience.

Think about what kind of online space you want for yourself. More zen ( Read more... )

Deepfakes, hyperrealistic AI-generated media, pose a significant challenge. While initially used for entertainment (like "resurrecting" Paul Walker), they are increasingly misused:

• Harming individuals: 96% of deepfakes are nonconsensual pornography, primarily targeting women.
• Spreading misinformation: Deepfakes can be used to manipulate public ( Read more... )

AMONG the many recent developments in our public life, very few seem more regrettable than the decline of correct parliamentary manners. Civility in public manners and discourse has eroded, and there is an open clash of institutions that should be working together to achieve common ends.

As of now, no real parliamentary rules seem to govern ( Read more... )

• Problem: Early pregnancy often traps individuals in poverty, mainly due to lack of education and job opportunities for teenage mothers.
• Limited Solution: Traditional sex education focusing on risks and prevention might not be enough.
• Root Cause: Research suggests most teenage encounters happen due to inability to say no to pressure, not lack of ( Read more... )

The Philippines is transitioning back to the June-March school calendar, addressing concerns about holding classes during the hot summer months. While this is welcomed by many, the author urges careful consideration to avoid repeating past mistakes.

Reasons for the shift back:

• Heat concerns: The current calendar forced students to attend classes ( Read more... )

Article: "Should You Blindly Follow Those Holy Week Traditions?"
Author: Archbishop Socrates Villegas

I. Introduction

• Holy Week is about God's mercy and love for humanity.
• Religious practices and traditions should not be the primary focus.
• The Christian tradition of love is the only constant tradition for over 2,000 years.

II. The Value of Holy ( Read more... )

THIS has been a week of peculiarly disturbing news about the concerning implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry.

AI chatbots "tend to choose violence and nuclear strikes in wargames." The report was based on a research paper posted on arXiv on January 7 by a team of scientists from the ( Read more... )