DeepSeek has been on our feeds lately, with news about its capabilities, adoption by other businesses, and cost-effectiveness.
When DeepSeek was launched, it was immediately banned in Italy. The ban was followed by the U.S., and the latest was Australia.
The reason for the ban? The countries mentioned above are concerned about data security and the potential exposure of sensitive information to China.
However, as the title suggests, Enrico Paringit, executive director of the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD), stated there is no immediate danger in using the DeepSeek R1 AI model. (via PhilStar Global)
According to the government official, Filipino researchers and tech enthusiasts should be free to explore the DeepSeek R1 AI chatbot.
With that being said, Enrico Paringit sees no need for regulation or restrictions on its use by individuals or organizations because, unlike other major AI chatbots, which often require payments for advanced features, DeepSeek R1 is free and accessible both online and offline.
Also, according to PhilStar, Paringit revealed that significant portion of research proposals submitted for DOST funding last year focused on AI development, and that the DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) has already developed an AI chatbot for Filipinos, known as the iTANONG project.
A little background about iTANONG, the project started since 2022. This can be accessed through web or mobile and can even answer questions in Filipino, English, or TagLish.
DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy also stated that “AI is a global issue, not just in the Philippines.” The secretary believes that the Philippines needs good policies to ensure it is used for constructive purposes.
DeepSeek, founded in 2023 by Liang Wenfeng, a co-founder of High-Flyer, launched its open-source language model on January 20, 2024.
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