49: THE FUTURE IS AI: Are We Ready?

In this episode of From the Heart, we sit down with Jude Michael Teves, Lead Data Scientist and AI Engineer at the Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Lab of the Asian Development Bank, for a timely and eye-opening conversation about Artificial Intelligence. AI is no longer just a futuristic idea—it is already part of the way we work, learn, create, communicate, and make decisions. But while AI can make life easier, faster, and more efficient, it also comes with serious consequences when misused, abused, or relied on too much. We talk about the future of AI, how it may affect jobs, whether workers should fear being replaced, and how ordinary people can use AI properly without becoming too dependent on it. Jude also explains where the Philippines stands compared to other countries, whether we are already lagging behind, and if the country is truly ready to become an AI hub. This conversation is not about fearing technology, but understanding it—how to use AI wisely, responsibly, and humanely before it shapes more of our future.