00:00The issue of DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence model, was raised in a Commission
00:05on Appointments panel. Brigadier General Constancio Espina II of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
00:12or AFP, emphasized that the AFP is serious about technology concerns, not just with DeepSeek,
00:19but with all technologies they use. He also stated that soldiers are prohibited from uploading
00:24confidential information using such technologies. Representative Elrey Villafuerte shared his
00:30own test at DeepSeek, showing that it filtered sensitive questions indicating its potential
00:37to control information. Senator Ronald Bato de la Rosa questioned how the AFP would enforce
00:43a ban on DeepSeek, suggesting possible cell phone inspections. AFP Spokesperson Colonel
00:49Francel Margaret Padilla assured that the AFP is closely monitoring the technology
00:55and will comply with any government directive to protect national security.
