A Philippine official said that at a time when this US-supported project is facing increasing opposition, some US investors have questioned the prospects of the Philippines planning to build an artificial intelligence center. Philippine Deputy Minister of Trade Ceferino Rodolfo said that after seeing street protests and negative online public opinion against the so-called “Parkes Silicon Initiative,” US officials and companies have already asked him if this 4,000-acre manufacturing park can land.

A Philippine official said that at a time when this US-supported project is facing increasing opposition, some US investors have questioned the prospects of the Philippines planning to build an artificial intelligence center. Philippine Deputy Minister of Trade Ceferino Rodolfo said that after seeing street protests and negative online public opinion against the so-called “Parkes Silicon Initiative,” US officials and companies have already asked him if this 4,000-acre manufacturing park can land.