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We were warned about it. Experts, security analysts, scientists, and movies told us that artificial intelligence (AI), with all its promises and advantages, carry with it existential peril. In an interview with the BBC, the great Professor Stephen Hawking stated boldly: “The development of full artificial intelligence could spell the end of the human race.” Movies like The Matrix, Terminator, Blade Runner and AI: Artificial Intelligence had shown us the potential dangers and misuse of AI.

The recent political rigodón in the Senate brought back memories from my time as a legislator. As my readers probably know, beginning 1992 I was a member of the House of Representatives, later on becoming its speaker. I was also fortunate to have been given the mandate to serve two consecutive terms as senator of the Republic, and become its president from 2006 to 2008.

When I was still in the legislature, one of the advantages of being a public servant (and this was especially true during the electoral campaigns) was the opportunity to visit the beautiful towns and cities of the Philippines.