2026 is the year AI is pushed to production

Inquirer.net - Oct 21, 2026

“Two years ago, AI was a demo. Last year, it was a pilot. This year, the leaders who are pulling ahead have moved it into production.” At this year’s VST ECS’ CXO Summit, President and CEO Jimmy Go laid down the new realities of the AI disruption for Philippine industries. Go tempered optimism with industry

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