en.Wedoany.com Reported - Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Kementerian Komunikasi dan Digital, Kemkomdigi) stated that establishing a Sovereign AI Fund can effectively drive the construction of national AI infrastructure, a crucial step for Indonesia to achieve AI sovereignty in the global technological competition.

Aju Widyasari, Director of the Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology Ecosystem (AIKITA) at the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs, pointed out that infrastructure development is the primary prerequisite for achieving AI sovereignty. During a discussion in Jakarta, she emphasized that to become an AI sovereign nation, it is first necessary to prepare infrastructure supporting GPU-based systems, equipped with comprehensive supporting conditions.

Aju believes that one of the most urgent forms of support currently is providing incentives and financing schemes to expand the use of green energy in AI data center operations. She stated that Indonesia's Investment Management Agency (Danantara) can play a strategic role in supporting such financing by attracting collaboration from domestic and international investors, including providing incentives or financial support for green energy and mobilizing investment capabilities from all parties.

She explained that energy demand is one of the biggest challenges facing AI development. Data centers equipped with Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) require large and continuous power supplies, making the availability of green energy a key factor. Aju indicated that the government's established green energy development roadmap is an important asset for supporting the growth of national AI infrastructure. The demand for AI may in turn drive demand for green energy and is expected to become a specific incentive for AI infrastructure providers.

It is reported that the government is preparing a Sovereign AI Fund to support the development of the national AI ecosystem and strengthen Indonesia's position as an AI technology hub in Southeast Asia. The fund is proposed to be managed by Indonesia's Investment Management Agency (Danantara), adopting a financing model that combines government and private sector collaboration. The establishment of the fund is expected to commence between 2027 and 2029, comprehensively supporting AI infrastructure construction, including data centers, computing services, and digital talent development.

This initiative by the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs demonstrates the government's determination to build an independent AI ecosystem. With sufficient financial support, Indonesia has the potential to become a major player in the Southeast Asian region, but the success of this initiative is highly dependent on policy consistency and collaboration among all stakeholders. Additionally, to ensure compliance of digital platforms, the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs is actively supervising various platforms, including discussions on Roblox's compliance with existing regulations.

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