[SAIPH x Pause AI] Should the world pause the most powerful AI? A working session for Filipino organizers and thinkers

​Should the world pause frontier AI? And what would that mean for a country like the Philippines?

Safe AI Philippines and PauseAI Global are hosting a country call and a working session to explore what a local PauseAI chapter could shape to be. We want to hear from organizers, civil society, academics, journalists, and public-sector staff about what AI risk means for Filipino communities and what a locally grounded movement would need to get started.

​PauseAI is an international grassroots movement that calls on governments to pause the development of the most powerful AI systems until they can be shown to be safe. It works through public education, campaigns, and policy engagement, mostly through volunteer-run local groups.

We'll open the program with two short talks: our Executive Director, Dani Castillo, on AI risk and the Global South, and Irina Tavera of PauseAI Global on the case for a pause and what Pause AI chapters do. Then we'll break into working tables on campaign ideas, needs, and risks, and close with concrete next steps for anyone who wants to stay involved.

Onsite seats are limited and application-based, and the online track is open to all.

[Optional] P.S. We will run under Chatham House rules: share the ideas, not who said them, so everyone can speak freely.

​ZOOM LINK FOR ONLINE PARTICIPANTS: TBD

​Agenda

• ​5:45 - Doors open

• ​6:00 - Welcome

• ​6:10 - Talk by Dani Castillo

• ​6:30 - Talk by Irina Tavera

• ​6:50 - Reflection

• ​7:00 - Working tables

• ​7:35 - Table readouts and response from PauseAI

• ​7:45 - Next steps

• ​8:00 - Close, group photo, and dinner

​Some FAQs

• ​What is the purpose of this event?

  • ​To bring together organisers, civil society, academics, journalists, and public-sector staff to discuss AI risk from a Philippine perspective and what a local PauseAI chapter could focus on.

• ​Is the chapter already planned?

  • ​No. It will be shaped by the people in the room, starting with this event.

• ​Is this paid?

  • ​No. It is free to join.

• ​What's the difference between onsite and online?

  • ​Onsite: Application-based with limited seats. You'll join a mixed working table, and food provided. There is an optional socials / dinner after the event.

  • ​Online: Open to all. You'll join the talks and a small facilitated discussion room.

  • ​You will have the option to choose under the type of ticket you pick.

• ​Will there be any time for networking and socials?

  • ​While we have dedicated a portion of the event for dialogue and talking with fellow attendees, socials will take place after and is optional to attend. Meals will be covered by the organizers.

• ​Do I need to know about AI or AI safety?

  • ​No. The event is built around the experience of people working in their own communities and sectors.

• ​Can I bring someone?

  • ​Please ask them to register separately, since onsite seats are limited.

• ​Do I have to join something?

  • ​No. You choose how involved to be at the end.

• ​What if I can't attend the event, either online or onsite? Will there be more opportunities to join in the future?

  • ​We will be releasing a summary for the attendees and the general public through our social media and Substack. We will also be emailing an Interest Form to start a Pause AI Philippines chapter, which is separate from this event's registration.

​Any other questions? Email us at info@safeai.ph.