Indonesia’s Drive for AI Leadership in Southeast Asia
The Jakarta Post | 7 December 2024
Indonesia must take a two-pronged approach that focuses on both development and governance to realize its ambition to become a regional leader in artificial intelligence as part of its impending technological transformation.
In a landmark move symbolizing Indonesia’s growing influence in the digital domain, renowned United States tech giant Nvidia announced its plan to establish a US$200 million artificial intelligence development center in Surakarta, Central Java. This ambitious project, in collaboration with Indosat Ooredoo Hutchinson, underscores the country’s strategic intent to become a nexus of AI development in Southeast Asia.
The plan to establish an AI center was solidified during the recent visit of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang for AI Day in Jakarta, underscoring Indonesia’s potential to bolster local telecommunications infrastructure and develop local talent. This initiative aligns with Indosat’s recent integration of Nvidia’s next-generation chip architecture Blackwell, aiming to propel the country into a new era of sovereign AI and technological advancement.
As Indonesia aspires to lead in AI, it confronts various challenges related to governance and crime that often accompany rapid technological advancements.
Issues such as data breaches and cyberattacks, particularly in the public sector, have raised concerns about the vulnerability of data centers that are not adequately protected. These challenges necessitate more robust governance frameworks to ensure that the benefits of AI are realized without compromising societal norms and existing legal standards.
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