Jakarta, INTI – The Artificial Intelligence Institute for Progress (AIIP) officially launched the second phase of Project 80/20 as part of its efforts to accelerate the development of Indonesia’s human resources (HR) in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). The launch event took place in Jakarta on Wednesday 27, August 2025 with support from the government and various stakeholders.
Ferro Ferizka Aryananda, Special Staff for Innovation and Cooperation at the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Culture (Kemenko PMK), emphasized that building human resource capacity is the cornerstone of national competitiveness in the digital era.
The Government’s Role in the AI Ecosystem
According to Ferro, the government has established an AI Talent Task Force as an initial step to ensure that Indonesia develops a strong AI talent ecosystem.
“At present, one of our main focuses is preparing future talent in the field of AI. We must ensure that we are not only smart users of AI, but also wise users,” he said.
He further explained that the philosophy of AI talent development includes three approaches: AI for everyone, AI for many, and AI for a few. This framework aims to ensure that people from different layers of society can understand and benefit from the latest technologies, whether through formal or non-formal education.
AIIP’s Role as a Connector
In line with the government’s vision, AIIP Program Director Ray Djajadinata highlighted AIIP’s role as a connector between corporations and startups. He stated that AIIP is committed to helping companies that face challenges in AI development by linking them with startups that provide innovative solutions.
“Our role is to bridge corporations and startups and help remove barriers so that AI can be developed optimally,” Ray said.
Driving Broader Collaboration
Through the second phase of Project 80/20, AIIP aims to foster wider collaboration among the public sector, private sector, and academia. With this approach, Indonesia is expected not only to serve as a technology market but also to become a key player in AI development at the global level.
Conclusion
The launch of Project 80/20’s second phase by AIIP marks a strategic step in preparing Indonesia’s future AI talent. With support from the government, academia, and the private sector, this initiative is expected to strengthen Indonesia’s position as a center for innovation and AI development, rather than merely a consumer of foreign technologies.
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