In a recent column for Philstar Biz, business journalist and editor-in-chief Iris Gonzales shares her experience attending SuperAI, Asia's largest artificial intelligence conference held at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Accompanied by Rachel, the columnist noted the event's scale and the ambitious visions presented by tech leaders from across the region.
The column, titled "The AI they cannot build," reflects on the disconnect between the promise of AI innovation and the practical hurdles faced by many enterprises. Gonzales observed that while conference speakers touted breakthroughs in generative AI and automation, many attendees expressed concerns over infrastructure gaps, talent shortages, and regulatory uncertainty in Southeast Asia.
Gonzales argues that the true test for AI in the region lies not in flashy demonstrations but in building systems that can be deployed at scale. Without addressing fundamental issues like data quality, computing power, and workforce retraining, she warns, Asia risks falling behind in the global AI race despite its lofty ambitions.