ANTARA | 15 April 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Meutya Hafid, has emphasized two key factors in achieving artificial intelligence (AI) sovereignty: digital talent and infrastructure.
“To be a leader in AI, our data centers must be strong. Our talent must also be prepared and exceptional,” Hafid said in a statement issued on Tuesday.
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