Should Philippines Make Its Own Local Large Language Model?
Vince Austria2026-07-01T06:19:01+00:00As countries all around the world are beginning to seriously invest in their own models, there is a growing debate on whether the country should create its own local large language model. If we do, would it be cost-effective? And if it is, would it be beneficial? As an early-career professional, I have heard these questions before, whether we are talking about sovereignty, independence, or simply having something to be proud of. Some people in our industry keep asking that question, and more often than not, in that same instance, the reality of creating one always surfaces. First, it [...]
