Indonesia Plans to Embed AI in Key Programmes, Including US$15b Free‑meal Drive, Despite Warnings It Is Not Ready

Indonesia plans to embed AI in key programmes, including US$15b free‑meal drive, despite warnings it is not ready

Draft targets AI adoption across ministries, regional governments from 2026 to 2029AI could lift Indonesia’s GDP by 12 per cent or US$366 billion (RM1.5 trillion) by 2030, draft statesFree meal programme would use ‌AI to design region-specific menus, other aspectsAnalysts say Indonesia is not ready to be an AI developer JAKARTA, June 22 — Indonesia plans to embed artificial intelligence in some key government programmes including its US$15 billi…

Indonesia unveils draft regulation to embed AI in $15 billion free meals programme and boost GDP

Indonesia planned to embed AI in its $15 billion free meals programme, aiming to boost GDP by 12% by 2030, though experts said infrastructure remained weak.