INNOTECH Seminar Series on Education, Innovation and Technology | Seminar 2
The second installment of the INNOTECH Seminar Series on Education, Innovation, and Technology was held on June 30, 2025, at SEAMEO INNOTECH, Quezon City. Continuing its mission to foster collaborative learning across research, policy, and practice, this session focused on a timely and pressing topic—Artificial Intelligence (AI)—and its growing influence on education and society. With AI increasingly shaping the way we live, work, and learn, the seminar emphasized the need for a balanced understanding of its potential and pitfalls, especially within the context of Southeast Asian education systems. The event brought together scholars, practitioners, and decision-makers to reflect on how education systems can evolve amid fast-paced technological change.
Atty. Ira Pozon, SEAMEO INNOTECH’s Manager for Legal, Policy, and Quality Management, delivered the keynote presentation titled “How Do You Solve a Problem Like AI?”. Framing AI not as a threat but as a powerful tool, he walked participants through the history and acceleration of educational technologies, the rapid growth in AI investments, and the ethical questions these advancements raise. He emphasized that while AI can enhance learning through personalization and automation, it can never replace critical human traits such as judgment, creativity, and empathy. With references to emerging risks such as misinformation and deepfakes, Atty. Pozon called for strengthened digital literacy, ethical use of AI, and pedagogical innovation—including revisiting traditional assessments to encourage real-world application and critical thinking. His talk resonated strongly with the audience, offering a thoughtful, clear-eyed perspective on how educators and institutions can embrace AI meaningfully and responsibly.
