Jakarta (ANTARA) \u2014 Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry\n(Kadin) chairman Anindya Novyan Bakrie says Indonesia could expand its\nrole in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry by developing\ncomputing capabilities, rather than simply providing data-centre\ninfrastructure.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe must not only be a data-centre provider, but also become a\ncomputing hub. We need to do more computing,\u201d Anindya said at a panel\ndiscussion at the Danantara Technology Innovation Investment Forum\n(DTIIF) 2026 in Jakarta on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
He said AI industry development should be directed towards ensuring\nIndonesia does not merely provide physical facilities, electricity,\nwater and supporting data-centre infrastructure, but also plays a role\nin using computing capabilities.<\/p>\n
Computing capability refers to processing power used to handle data,\ntrain AI models and run various digital applications and services.<\/p>\n
By developing these capabilities, Indonesia has an opportunity to\nexpand its technology-based economic activity and capture added value\nfrom the growth of the AI industry, he said.<\/p>\n
During a panel discussion on using technology to boost the\ncompetitiveness of national industries, Anindya also stressed the\nimportance of expanding economic activity from natural-resource and\nenergy use to the provision of computing power.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe need to move from selling natural resources towards energy,\ncomputing power, tokens and so on, and I think we can do it,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n
He said technology development could help businesses scale up their\neconomic activity and improve their competitiveness in regional\nmarkets.<\/p>\n
Alongside strengthening computing capabilities, Anindya highlighted\nAI\u2019s potential to improve business productivity and efficiency.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think AI will help enormously in making things more productive,\u201d\nhe said.<\/p>\n
AI could enable a range of tasks to be completed more quickly, to a\nhigher standard and at lower cost, he said.<\/p>\n
However, Anindya cautioned that AI\u2019s development could also change\nworkforce requirements, including by replacing some tasks that have\ntraditionally required specialist skills.<\/p>\n
He therefore believes that the ability to understand problems\ncomprehensively and anticipate the direction of technological change\nwill become increasingly important for businesses and workers alike.<\/p>\n
Anindya also emphasised the importance of communication,\ncollaboration and interpersonal relationships in business\ndecision-making amid technological advances.<\/p>\n
\u201cEven though machines can communicate with machines, decisions are\nstill made by people,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He added that the ability to build relationships with others, along\nwith concern for society and the environment, is also needed to support\nsustainable business activity.<\/p>\n
Kadin Indonesia Institute previously launched the Kadin AI Academy on\n20 May 2026 to help businesses, workers and micro, small and\nmedium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) improve their skills in using AI\ntechnology.<\/p>\n
The importance of strengthening skills is also reflected in the World\nEconomic Forum\u2019s Future of Jobs Report 2025, which estimates that about\n39 per cent of workers\u2019 core skills globally will change or become\nirrelevant between 2025 and 2030.<\/p>\n
The report says AI and big-data skills are among those growing\nrapidly in demand, while analytical thinking, creativity and resilience\nwill remain important in the workplace.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs said on\n22 October 2026 that Indonesia\u2019s data-centre capacity was estimated at\nabout 580 megawatts, with a target of increasing it to 1.3 gigawatts in\n2027\u20132028.<\/p>\n
Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria\nstressed that expanding data-centre capacity must be accompanied by\nstronger computing capabilities, research, innovation and mastery of\nstrategic technologies if Indonesia is to play a greater role in the\nglobal AI ecosystem.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/kadin-indonesia-could-expand-its-role-in-ai-computing-1793195616", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }