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.
She highlighted that high computing power and strong data processing capacity are essential for AI development—both rely heavily on robust data center infrastructure.
Currently, Indonesia’s domestic data centers are not yet capable of fully supporting AI demands, making this an area that needs improvement. Hafid stated that the government is committed to enhancing data center management to support the growth of AI in the country.
In addition to infrastructure, Hafid underlined the importance of cultivating digital talent—the driving force behind AI innovation.
One of the government's key strategies is to produce 9 million digital talents by 2030 through training programs developed in collaboration with global partners such as Microsoft and Google.
These training initiatives primarily target the tertiary (university) level, although programs for vocational high school students are also in place to enhance creativity and productivity in technology development.
Hafid also noted that Indonesia is adopting a global approach to AI sovereignty by advocating for inclusive AI development that benefits all nations, not just major powers.
This stance was presented at the Global AI Summit in France earlier this year, where Indonesia’s position received strong support from participating countries.
