Navigating the Frontiers of Artificial Intelligence and Human-Computer Interaction: Insights from Day 1 of the Philippine Computing Science Congress

The first day of the Philippine Computing Science Congress (PCSC) dawned with anticipation as two seminal workshops, the PCSC AI Workshop and the CHI MNL Transforming HCI Research in the Philippines Workshop (CHIRP), took center stage – offering a platform for researchers across the country to explored the diverse applications of artificial intelligence (AI) and human-computer interaction (HCI).

Marked by interactive demonstrations, the CHIRP workshop demonstrated the interplay between gesture and haptics technologies for enhanced spatial and navigation tasks. Consequently, the poster flash presentations emphasized Artificial Intelligence’s pivotal role in ensuring verifiability, mitigating dark patterns in mobile gaming, and harnessing generative text AI for creative ideation. Lightning talks identified pioneering research endeavors into self-motivation enhancement and collaborative mathematics learning, underscoring the transformative potential inherent in HCI research.

Concurrently, the PCSC AI Workshop explored the expansive frontiers of Artificial Intelligence through the talks of Dr. Charibeth Cheng and Dr. Benito Teehankee among many others. Conversations centered on the strategic deployment of AI within diverse business landscapes, embracing principles of responsible adoption and ethical stewardship in the fields of education, creative arts, business, and industry.

Against the backdrop of rapid technological advancement, discussions encompassed the importance of responsible AI adoption, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to job preservation, facilitating reskilling initiatives, and contributing to societal advancement. Misconceptions about AI were further discussed, emphasizing the need to leverage its potential for workplace productivity and national development.

Amidst the workshops on AI and HCI, talks on the foundations of Quantum Computing delved into the potential of quantum algorithms to revolutionize computational and optimization paradigms. While the practical realization of quantum computing is still developing, its promise as a disruptive force in the technological landscape underscores the imperative for continued exploration and interdisciplinary collaboration.

With each presentation, demonstration, and dialogue, participants navigated the growing pool of technological innovation and its corresponding ethical responsibility. In the spirit of collaboration and discourse, the conference propels the academic society towards a future defined by technological and human-centric innovation.