Luke Ishikawa Plowden bats for AI use in doing good with least harm

Japanese-American actor Luke Ishikawa Plowden believes AI (artificial intelligence) can become a force for good, while acknowledging its polarizing character in present society.

“AI is somewhat controversial at the moment. People use it for lots of different things. Some say it helps a lot of people, some might say it’s taking people’s jobs, because it definitely is taking people’s jobs,” Plowden said, responding to Inquirer Enterainment’s question.

The Thailand-based personality flew to Manila recently and faced members of the media on the sidelines of a fashion show for a smart glasses brand in Pasay City on June 30.

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“At the same time [AI is] creating other opportunities, so I think it’s up to humans to figure out how to use AI in the best way that does the least harm to the most people,” Plowden said.

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He was the finale model for the showcase of wearable technology by Gen Yu, the fashion arm of House of Yugen by Josh Yugen, the Filipino Miss Universe franchise holder for Sweden, Pakistan and Egypt.

Plowden shared the runway with The Miss Globe 2021 Maureen Montagne, 2022 Miss World Philippines Gwendolyn Fourniol, Pakistani beauty queen Misbah Arshad, and Filipino actress Arci Muñoz.

The actor, best known for “Oh My Boss,” “My Dear Donovan” and “The Three GentleBros,” also visited Tondo, Manila, for an outreach program with the Philippine Red Cross.

“It’s really easy to go out there and make a really big difference in somebody else’s life. Even a smile from me or a song from me, or somebody who really cares, even that little bit of brightness that they might have in the moment, I think, can help in a way,” he said of his experience.

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“I think that that’s something I’ve known for a while. But even going to Tondo yesterday was a reiteration of that feeling. Even if we just go there for a little bit, maybe I can do a little bit of good, maybe that will go a long way,” he added.

For Plowden, charity events like the one he recently took part in can greatly benefit from AI. “Actually, I think it’s pretty easy. There are so many technologies. I don’t know about a specific charity, but there are definitely things that people will use AI that can help the world in many ways, environmental ways,” he said.

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He, however, cited how AI’s data centers consume huge amounts of electricity and large volumes of water. “How can big companies offset that difference and do even more? I think there are a lot of opportunities, like planting trees or giving back to different communities, or maybe using AI to help people with disabilities. I think those are some interesting ways where AI can be used to do good,” Plowden said. /ra

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