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For the first wave of generative AI, the interaction model was simple: tokens in, tokens out. A user entered a prompt, a model processed it, and the response appeared on screen. Most of the visible work happened during inference, often on a cloud GPU.   That model is now changing.   AI agents can read files, execute code, use client-side applications, call tools and complete multi-step tasks. In this new era, inference remains important, but generating tokens is only the first step. The new model is: Tokens in. Actions out. From answering questions to completing tasks   Consider the difference between asking an AI assistant how to file your taxes and asking an agent to help file them. The first task is largely a language problem. The second may require the agent to open documents, extract data, perform calculations, interact with software and validate the result.   This creates a continuous loop. The model decides what to do next, the agent calls a tool, the client C...

As digital threats grow alongside rapid technological advancement, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is strengthening its push to equip Filipinos with the knowledge and tools to stay safe online.   At its recent Customer Day at the Smart Store in SM North EDSA Cyberzone, the spotlight went beyond connectivity — focusing instead on education and responsible digital behavior, and empowering customers to make the most of today's digital world.   Smart Customer Day is a celebration of the customers who continue to place their trust in Smart. Customers enjoyed exclusive event-only promos on devices and connectivity, while taking part in interactive activities and practical learning sessions designed to help them stay informed, connected, and confident in an increasingly digital world.   Through its SCAMpaign, Smart continues to raise awareness on evolving online threats, helping subscribers recognize, avoid, and report scams in an increasingly complex digital landscape. ...

Following the Philippine launch of the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra on July 1, ASUS Business Philippines announces the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra Beats Murphy Law video series — a content campaign that puts the flagship business laptop through exactly the kind of real-world scenarios that ruin an ordinary laptop and an ordinary professional’s day.   The series is anchored by two of the country’s most recognized professionals, Award-winning Broadcast Journalist, Host and Business Consultant Rico Hizon and Award-winning Actress, Host, and Entrepreneur Gabbi Garcia — both officially introduced as ASUS ExpertBook Brand Ambassadors in the Philippines.   MURPHY’S LAW HAPPENS TO EVERYONE Every professional has a Murphy’s Law story. The coffee that spilled five minutes before a client presentation, the laptop that died mid-meeting because there was no outlet in the conference room or the bag that got tossed in an overhead bin. These are not hypothetical scenarios. They are every working day for t...

From pen and paper to artificial intelligence (AI) and interactive applications, PLDT and Smart’s #KonektedforLearning initiative champions learning for all by integrating technology into Philippine classrooms and boosting education resiliency through crisis-tested teaching strategies. "Technology has the power to expand opportunities for learning, but its true value lies in how it helps students, teachers, and communities overcome barriers," said Stephanie V. Orlino, Assistant Vice President and Head of Stakeholder Engagement at PLDT and Smart. "Through KonektedforLearning, we work with partners to ensure that more Filipino learners can access quality education, develop future-ready skills, and continue learning even in challenging circumstances." For decades, PLDT and Smart have worked alongside the Department of Education (DepEd) to help bring inclusive and quality learning opportunities to underserved communities, including geographically isolated schools and ar...

Passengers of Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) can now pay for their fares directly from their phones using GCash Commute QR, making their commutes faster and more convenient.   GCash joined the Department of Transportation (DOTr), Light Rail Manila Transit Authority (LRTA), Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC), and Visa in the official launch of cashless payment options, including GCash Commute QR, at the LRT-2 servicing stations spanning Manila, San Juan, Quezon City, Marikina, Pasig, and Antipolo.   This is part of LRT-2's transition to a cashless payment system, which now also supports NFC-enabled Tap-to-Pay as well as Visa and Mastercard payments.   “This initiative supports rail modernization and the adoption of a National Standard for Automated Fare Collection, enabling more seamless, efficient, and integrated payments across transport modes,” said DOTr Secretary Giovanni Lopez.   GCash for Business General Manager, Paul Al...

As QRPh continues to transform the way Filipinos pay for everyday purchases, scammers are also evolving their tactics to exploit the country's growing reliance on QR-based transactions. To help keep digital payments safe, GCash has intensified its efforts against fraudulent merchants and fake payment pages, blocking over 6,700 suspicious accounts linked to QRPh-related scams while continuing to educate users on how to identify and avoid emerging threats. How scammers exploit QRPh payments Fraud monitoring teams at GCash have flagged a sharp rise in schemes where fake websites mimic legitimate GCash payment pages and use QRPh codes to collect payments. An example of a growing scam is known as “quishing” or QR phishing. In these schemes, fraudsters exploit QRPh codes to redirect users to malicious payment pages or steal sensitive information, while misusing official branding to appear credible and deceive users into completing unauthorized transactions. Some cases also involve fraudu...