Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs has outlined a three-pillar framework for the country’s national artificial intelligence strategy focused on regulation, digital infrastructure and talent development. The government stated that the approach aims to support AI deployment while balancing innovation, governance requirements and long-term ecosystem development.
The policy framework includes the establishment of regulations designed to balance technological innovation with safeguards and protections, development of world-class digital infrastructure and expansion of inclusive digital talent programmes. Authorities indicated that work is currently underway to finalise a national AI roadmap and a presidential regulation covering AI ethics. The government also highlighted infrastructure expansion plans, noting investment commitments including Microsoft’s USD1.7 billion cloud infrastructure programme and additional commitments from technology companies including Nvidia and Amazon. Indonesia currently has approximately 185 data centres with a combined capacity of 274 MW and aims to increase capacity to more than 2,000 MW by 2029.
The strategy forms part of broader efforts to strengthen Indonesia’s digital economy and improve national AI readiness. Government projections indicate that the country’s digital economy could exceed USD100 billion in 2026 and potentially grow to between USD220 billion and USD360 billion by 2030.
