Dr. Nezar Patria, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs of Indonesia, stated that artificial intelligence (AI) technology offers numerous job opportunities and challenges that must be anticipated.
The digital economy, which utilizes the internet and artificial intelligence, is currently growing and is predicted to have an economic impact of up to 366 billion US dollars by 2030.
“The growth emerging in AI-adopting industries is particularly noticeable in the gaming, education, and marketing sectors,” said Dr. Patria during the National Seminar titled “AI for Indonesia” on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, at UGM’s Multimedia Room.
Dr. Patria explained that AI’s impact is quite significant in the workforce.
At least 92% of knowledge workers using AI in Indonesia have already incorporated generative AI into their workplaces.
Therefore, it is necessary to have human resources (HR) that possess AI skills.
“We also note that 69 business leaders have stated they will not hire anyone who lacks AI skills. This presents a significant challenge in preparing sufficiently skilled digital talent in Indonesia,” he said.
Professor Simon See, Senior Director of Solution Architecture and Engineering at Nvidia, mentioned that there are technologies for lifting objects operated by humans in large companies such as the UK, but with AI, these technologies have now been replaced by robots.
“I believe this is not only happening in the UK but also in other countries,” he said.
Head of UGM’s Bureau of Digital Transformation, Dr. Mardhani Riasetiawan, said that AI technology development offers universities the opportunity to prepare human resources with AI and IoT skills.
“We are promoting literacy so that AI can be received more positively,” he stated.
In a statement to reporters, UGM’s Vice Rector for Education and Teaching, Professor Wening Udasmoro, said that UGM encourages policymakers and AI practitioners in Indonesia to discuss strategic steps for AI development in the country and exchange ideas through the seminar held this time.
She said that as a national university, UGM is also contributing to the development of AI talent, multi-stakeholder collaboration, and the implementation of AI in data-driven policies.
“AI itself has brought about a revolution in life, from education, healthcare, and the economy to public policy. AI has great potential to enhance efficiency, innovation, and decision-making quality across various sectors,” she said.
Author: Kezia Dwina Nathania
Editor: Gusti Grehenson
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