Under the Government-to-Government (G2G) initiative between India and Indonesia, AIonOS and Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat/IOH) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to revolutionize Indonesia’s artificial intelligence (AI) landscape.
The partnership marks the first large-scale, AI-focused collaboration between the two countries, reflecting a shared commitment to harnessing AI for innovation, economic growth, and sociocultural transformation.
At the core of this collaboration lies AI³ (AI for Indonesia and India powered by Indosat and AIonOS), a shared vision that combines Indosat’s insights into local needs with AIonOS’s cutting-edge AI solutions. AI³ aims to develop transformative applications in tourism, the knowledge economy, and sustainable agriculture, fostering innovations to reshape Indonesia’s digital economy and enhance its global competitiveness.
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Strategic Pillars of AI³:
- Transforming Indonesia’s Travel Economy: AI³ aims to enhance Indonesia's travel sector contribution to the GDP by promoting diverse local experiences and improving connectivity. This initiative will not only broaden revenue opportunities for local businesses but also aims to sustainably integrate Indonesia's rich cultural heritage with global travel networks.
- Cultivating a Knowledge Economy: In collaboration with top educational institutions in Indonesia and India, AI³ is set to develop an AI-enabled workforce that is ready to propel the knowledge-based economy and secure Indonesia’s status as a future-ready leader in the global arena.
- Advancing Sustainable Food Security: The partnership will leverage advanced AI and technology solutions to increase agricultural productivity and resilience, particularly in the face of challenging climate conditions, thereby enhancing food security and empowering local farmers.
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Supporting Indonesia's Golden Vision 2045
C.P. Gurnani, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of AIonOS, described the collaboration as a pivotal moment for Indonesia and an essential step toward establishing an inclusive AI ecosystem. "By leveraging Indosat’s local expertise with AIonOS’s AI innovations, this initiative aims to empower Indonesians with AI skills, boost growth in key sectors like tourism [and] sustainable agriculture and strengthen Indonesia’s human capital to drive its digital transformation."
Vikram Sinha, President Director and Chief Executive Officer Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, said, “This partnership highlights the transformative power of AI in addressing real-world economic and societal challenges. AI³ embodies Indosat's commitment to fostering innovation and growth with a shared vision to revolutionize Indonesia's digital landscape. By focusing on key sectors like talent development, food security, and tourism, this initiative aims to support Indonesia's Golden Vision 2045 through technological advancement.”
Sinha added that the collaboration between AIonOS and Indosat serves as a symbol of innovation, reinforcing the growing ties between India and Indonesia, and positioning Indonesia as a potential regional leader in AI-driven development. He is confident that the partnership will create co-developed solutions that will benefit millions in Indonesia.
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