Pratikno: Indonesia must be a developer, not just a user

Jakarta – Coordination of Minister for Human Development and Culture (Menko PMK) Pratikno held a meeting of pastor level (RTM) to discuss the preparation of Superior Human Resources (HR) in the development of artificial intelligence (AI). Pratikno said that the Indonesian people would not just be AI users. “AI should not react critically either, nor should Indonesia be a spy to become an AI user to become a smart AI user, but also become a smart AI developer and become smart AI learner,” Pratikno said after meeting a meeting on the PMK Kemenko office, Central Jakarta, Tuesday (4/29/2025)) have. Pratikno said that the human resources of Indonesia had the opportunity to become AI developers. He said he was left to develop the ecosystem. Browse to continue with content “related to AI, we do not start from zero for talent, we also do not start from zero for regulations, and then this ecosystem will continue to develop,” Pratikno said. Pratikno said Indonesia had the talent of the AI ​​developer. It was known from various bursaries for the Institute of Education Fund Management (LPDP) given for studies on AI. “Earlier, the head of the LPDP director also said that the LPDP scholarship provided financing, some graduated, some are still studying for specific studies on AI,” Pratikno said. Pratikno believes that the AI ​​ecosystem in Indonesia does not start empty. According to him, Indonesia already has some talents and regulations to develop AI ecosystems. “Related to AI does not start from zero for talent, we also do not start from zero for regulations, and then this ecosystem will still be developed,” Pratikno said. (Jbr/jbr) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here