2025 - AI + Why Live

Philippines Levels Up in the AI Game: DOST Pledges ₱2.6 Billion for Next-Gen AI Projects by 2028

by Jein Pabalinas | AIWhyLive.comon June 15, 2025June 19, 2025

The Philippines is boldly stepping into the digital future by committing ₱2.6 billion toward artificial intelligence initiatives designed to transform …

Not All Graduates Succeed, and Not All Dropouts Fail: How AI is Redefining Success

AI Disrupts Traditional Success: Billionaire Dropout Alexandr Wang’s $14.3B Meta Deal Proves Not All Graduates Succeed, and Not All Dropouts Fail

by Jein Pabalinas | AIWhyLive.comon June 15, 2025June 19, 2025

How AI is Redefining Success in an Era Where Naivete Can Command a Premium An Unconventional Success Story In a …

Google Fears ChatGPT as AI Wars Ignite Behind the Scenes

by Jein Pabalinas | AIWhyLive.comon June 15, 2025June 19, 2025

(Is This Good or Bad for the Philippines?) Introduction: War? Not in the Battlefield—but in the Boardroom While no bullets …

Surrounded by Idiots in the Age of AI: Is Erikson’s Book Still Relevant?

by Jein Pabalinas | AIWhyLive.comon June 15, 2025June 19, 2025

Introduction: Are We Still Surrounded by Idiots? More than a decade after its release, Thomas Erikson’s book, Surrounded by Idiots, …

Meta Sues AI ‘Nudify’ App: Defending Digital Dignity

Meta Sues Deepfake “Nudify” App: Digital Exploitation, Global Figures, and Filipino Safeguards

by Jein Pabalinas | AIWhyLive.comon June 13, 2025July 2, 2025

The Story: A Violation of Digital Dignity Meta has taken legal action against a deepfake “nudify” app developed by Joy …

Faith in the Age of AI: When Truth Doesn’t Align with the Bible

by Jein Pabalinas | AIWhyLive.comon June 13, 2025June 19, 2025

Looking Back: Could Humans of 2023 Survive Noah’s Ark? In 2023, I asked a provocative question in a speculative article: …

Google E-E-A-T in the AI Era: Does Your Filipino Website Still Need Real Human Expertise?

by Jein Pabalinas | AIWhyLive.comon June 13, 2025June 19, 2025

Imagine you’re searching online for the best bangus recipe. Would you trust a cooking blog written by a loving grandmother …

Free vs Paid AI Tools: Is It Really Free Beer or Just a Sip?

by Jein Pabalinas | AIWhyLive.comon June 13, 2025June 19, 2025

Introduction: The Illusion of “Libre” In the age of AI, “free” is the new bait. From image generators to voiceovers, …

Is College Still Worth It? What Gen Z Tech Founders—and Filipino Learners—Are Starting to Believe

by Jein Pabalinas | AIWhyLive.comon June 12, 2025June 19, 2025

The Shift: Why Gen Z Is Skipping College for Startups A recent MSN feature reveals a growing trend in Silicon …

Disney and Universal Sue Midjourney for Copyright Infringement: Implications for the Global—and Filipino—Film Industry

by Jein Pabalinas | AIWhyLive.comon June 12, 2025June 20, 2025

Introduction In a bold legal move that has rocked the entertainment and AI communities alike, Disney and Universal have filed …

Google Buyout and Return-to-Office Mandate: A Blow-by-Blow Analysis of the AI-Driven Shakeup

by Jein Pabalinas | AIWhyLive.comon June 12, 2025June 12, 2025

Introduction: The Age of AI Reshaping Work Right before my eyes—as I live and breathe every shift in the tech …

Apple Delays AI Siri Until 2026: What It Means for Filipino Users

by Jein Pabalinas | AIWhyLive.comon June 12, 2025June 19, 2025

Introduction Apple’s promise of an AI-powered Siri upgrade has taken an unexpected turn—a delay pushed to 2026. In recent announcements, …

O3-Pro: OpenAI's Smartest Model Ever Has Arrived

Meet o3‑pro: The Smartest AI Yet

by Jein Pabalinas | AIWhyLive.comon June 12, 2025June 19, 2025

Is this the model that changes everything? Today, while we celebrate freedom, we also welcome a revolution in tech that …

Millions Turned to DeepSeek When ChatGPT Crashed — Here Are 5 Prompts to Try

by Jein Pabalinas | AIWhyLive.comon June 12, 2025June 19, 2025

Introduction: Diversifying Your AI Arsenal This Independence Day On this Independence Day, as we celebrate freedom and resourcefulness, a recent …

Why AI Bias Might Actually Be More Honest Than Human Bias

by Jein Pabalinas | AIWhyLive.comon June 11, 2025June 21, 2025

Introduction: The Nature of Bias Bias. It’s an unavoidable part of being human. We all carry our preconceptions, hidden prejudices, …

Can AI Make School Obsolete (And Why That’s Good)

by Jein Pabalinas | AIWhyLive.comon June 11, 2025June 19, 2025

Introduction: The AI Disruption in Education For centuries, schools have been the cornerstone of learning. But in the age of …

Flat Earther in the Age of AI: Beliefs, Impact, and the Battle of Truth

by Jein Pabalinas | AIWhyLive.comon June 11, 2025June 19, 2025

Introduction In an era dominated by AI innovations and digital breakthroughs, one might assume that ancient debates about the very …

Snowie.Ai: The AI Web Consultant Revolution – Hype, Truth, and What You Need to Know

by Jein Pabalinas | AIWhyLive.comon June 11, 2025June 19, 2025

In today’s digital-first world, every business is looking for the next big tool to boost engagement and streamline operations. Enter …

2025 Was Once the Future of the Past: When Yesterday’s Predictions Become Today’s Reality

by Jein Pabalinas | AIWhyLive.comon June 11, 2025June 19, 2025

Ah, 2025—what a wild ride! Not long ago, the year 2020s was a distant dream and futuristic. Now, here I …

Outsmart Your Boss with AI (Because Hard Work is Overrated)

by Jein Pabalinas | AIWhyLive.comon June 11, 2025June 19, 2025

They say work smarter, not harder—and thanks to AI, that phrase finally makes sense. Gone are the days of endless …

Prompts That Can Change the World—and Otherwise: Crafting Instructions That Matter

by Jein Pabalinas | AIWhyLive.comon June 11, 2025June 19, 2025

In our digital era, prompts are no longer just questions—they’re powerful tools that drive innovation, shape public discourse, and even …

AI Downtime: When ChatGPT Stumbled, But the Philippines Barely Noticed – And What Could Change If We All Went AI-First

by Jein Pabalinas | AIWhyLive.comon June 10, 2025June 19, 2025

Remember that time ChatGPT went down? If you’re in the U.S., you probably do. If you’re here in the Philippines, …

Smart Investing Explained Like You’re 12—Filipino Style (Your Money, Your Life)

by Jein Pabalinas | AIWhyLive.comon June 10, 2025June 10, 2025

By Jein Pabalinas (Why Live), Webmaster MSN just published “I Asked ChatGPT To Explain ‘Smart Investing’ to Me Like I’m …

AI Skepticism: Fear, Doubt, and the Battle for Trust in the Philippines and Beyond

by Jein Pabalinas | AIWhyLive.comon June 10, 2025June 21, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, economies, and daily life, yet skepticism remains a global force pushing back against its …

How to Spot AI Writing (And Why It Actually Matters)

by Jein Pabalinas | AIWhyLive.comon June 10, 2025June 10, 2025

Ever read something online and thought, “This sounds like it was written by a robot”? Well, you might be right. …

AEO in 2025: Why Your Original Predictions Were Right All Along

by Jein Pabalinas | AIWhyLive.comon June 10, 2025June 19, 2025

Remember when we first talked about Answer Engine Optimization here on aiwhylive.com? Some folks thought it was just another tech …

AI and Economic Divide: Can Technology Rewrite the Philippine Narrative?

by Jein Pabalinas | AIWhyLive.comon June 9, 2025June 21, 2025

For decades, the Philippines has been trapped in a predictable cycle where the poor become poorer as their numbers grow, …

Offloading Mental Tasks: With AI, I’d Rather Be Stupid and Productive Than Smart but Stagnant

by Jein Pabalinas | AIWhyLive.comon June 9, 2025June 19, 2025

The AI Dilemma: Efficiency vs. Intelligence A recent MSN article explores a growing concern—are we offloading too many mental tasks …

Academic Integrity in the Age of AI: Lessons for Philippine Education

by Jein Pabalinas | AIWhyLive.comon June 8, 2025June 19, 2025

A recent Yahoo! Finance report spotlighted a controversy in U.S. higher education—a college student demanded a tuition refund after discovering …

AI and Money: Unveiling the Revenue Giants and the Power to Influence AI Responses

by Jein Pabalinas | AIWhyLive.comon June 8, 2025June 19, 2025

Artificial intelligence isn’t just revolutionizing workflows—it’s fundamentally reshaping how money is made in the digital age. From subscription models to …