Jakarta (ANTARA) - Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has emphasized that innovation driven by artificial intelligence (AI) is essential for advancing the nation, in line with President Prabowo Subianto's vision to accelerate digital transformation in Indonesia.
He made the statement during an audience with a young AI community at his office here on Friday.
According to a press release received here on Friday, Gibran said that AI is not just an advanced technology—it can also help solve real-world problems.
Gibran praised the youth's enthusiasm in developing AI, particularly for important sectors such as education, health, agriculture, and the creative industry.
He highlighted that Indonesia has significant digital talents who can compete on a global scale.
He encouraged young people in Indonesia to not only be consumers of technology but also innovators and creators of AI-based solutions that can have a broad societal impact.
Gibran said that the government will continue to support the development of digital talents through pro-innovation policies.
He expressed the hope that there will be easier access to learning AI for younger people, especially those in high schools and vocational schools.
One of the meeting participants, Tommy Teja from the AICO community, shared that while AI is still relatively new in Indonesia, interest in the field is growing, particularly among young people.
"Many youth in Indonesia see AI as a new concept. Initially, there was some skepticism in our community spaces, as many were not familiar with AI. However, as we developed this community, we noticed a significant increase in enthusiasm for AI," he said.
At the close of the meeting, Gibran reiterated the importance of collaboration among the government, industry, academia, and AI-focused communities to build a sustainable and inclusive AI ecosystem.
