PH firms trail global AI curve by 2 years — study

Inquirer.net - Nov 12, 2026

MANILA, Philippines —Philippine businesses are far behind the curve in adopting artificial intelligence (AI), as data, talent, and cost constraints leave their capabilities closer to the 2024 global average than the prevailing standard in 2026, a new study found. According to a survey of 35 large corporations in the country, Philippine businesses remain at an

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