Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to enhance national economic growth by increasing productivity, according to Sri Safitri, Secretary-General of Partnership for Collaboration, Research, and Innovation in AI Industry (Korika). Speaking at a technology forum in Jakarta, she highlighted AI’s ability to automate manufacturing and logistics, optimize supply chains, improve agricultural efficiency, and drive product innovation, ultimately creating new job opportunities.
However, she emphasized key challenges in AI adoption, including a lack of skilled professionals, limited AI-focused education programs, uneven digital infrastructure, and insufficient research funding—placing Indonesia behind Malaysia, Vietnam, and the Philippines. To accelerate AI development, she urged government-industry collaboration, investment in AI education and training, and the establishment of clear regulations on cybersecurity, data protection, and AI ethics. Presidential Communications Advisor Insaf Albert Tarigan echoed the need for strong regulatory support to ensure AI’s responsible and effective implementation in Indonesia.
