Indonesia’s tech leaders have announced a groundbreaking collaboration with NVIDIA and other partners to develop sovereign AI solutions. This initiative includes the launch of the Sahabat-AI large language model (LLM) collection and AI services tailored for Indonesia’s industries and its 277 million Bahasa speakers. The Sahabat-AI ecosystem aims to empower Indonesians to create AI-based services and applications in Bahasa Indonesia and other local languages, understanding the local context and nuances. This collaboration is expected to significantly impact AI development in Indonesia, fostering innovation and technological growth.
Indosat and GoTo’s Role in AI Development
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and GoTo Gojek Tokopedia have played a pivotal role in this AI initiative. As highlighted in their joint statement, the Sahabat-AI model will enable the development of AI-based services and applications in Bahasa Indonesia, enhancing the local tech ecosystem. This collaboration underscores the importance of understanding local contexts in AI development, ensuring that the technology is relevant and effective for the Indonesian population. For more details, visit Indonesia’s Indosat, GoTo launch local language AI model.
NVIDIA’s Expanding Influence in Southeast Asia
NVIDIA’s involvement in Indonesia’s AI development is part of a broader strategy to expand its influence in Southeast Asia. Recently, NVIDIA struck a deal with Malaysia’s YTL Power to develop AI infrastructure, including Malaysia’s fastest supercomputers and an AI cloud computing platform. This partnership aims to strengthen AI infrastructure in Malaysia and Southeast Asia, highlighting NVIDIA’s commitment to advancing AI technology in the region. Learn more about this initiative at Nvidia strikes deal with Malaysia’s YTL Power to develop AI infrastructure.
Microsoft’s Investment in Indonesia’s AI Infrastructure
In a related development, Microsoft has announced a $1.7 billion investment in cloud and AI infrastructure in Indonesia. This investment is expected to boost Indonesia’s AI capabilities and create new opportunities for the country’s digital economy. Microsoft’s commitment to providing AI training for hundreds of thousands of Indonesians further underscores the growing importance of AI in the region. For more information, visit Microsoft to invest $1.7 billion in cloud, AI in Indonesia.
AI Talent Development in Southeast Asia
The focus on AI talent development is not limited to Indonesia. Singapore has announced plans to triple its AI talent pool to 15,000 experts, supported by government incentives and initiatives. This expansion aims to enhance Singapore’s AI capabilities and boost the tech industry. NVIDIA, Alphabet (Google), and Microsoft are key players in this initiative, contributing to the growth of AI expertise in the region. For more details, visit Singapore to triple AI talent to 15,000 experts.
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