The Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) is taking a significant step towards enhancing digital literacy in Indonesia by exploring a partnership with the University of Tokyo to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) education curriculum. This collaboration is expected to not only improve the quality of AI education in Indonesia but also provide opportunities for Indonesian students to acquire skills in the rapidly growing AI industry.
Key Partners and Objectives
- University of Tokyo (Japan)
- Komdigi (Ministry of Communication and Digital, Indonesia)
- Department of Technology Management for Innovation (TMI) at the University of Tokyo
The partnership is led by Yutaka Matsuo, a renowned AI expert and professor from the TMI department at the University of Tokyo. Matsuo’s primary areas of expertise include deep learning, web mining, and AI applications for daily needs. The TMI department is known for its focus on technology management for innovation, combining technical and management approaches to create social value through technology.
Benefits of the Partnership
- Improved AI education in Indonesia
- Opportunities for Indonesian students to acquire AI skills
- Development of AI-based business solutions
- Creation of startups that solve community problems
Nezar Patria, Komdigi’s Deputy Minister, stated that the partnership offers exciting opportunities for Indonesia to emulate Japan’s success in AI-based business solutions. He mentioned that students who receive AI education can create startups that directly address community problems, thereby creating social value.
Meeting with Yutaka Matsuo
“Those who have received AI education can create startups that directly solve community problems,” said Nezar Patria during a meeting with Yutaka Matsuo.
The meeting between representatives of Komdigi and TMI of the University of Tokyo was still in the early stages. Both institutions will continue to discuss the development of AI education curriculum.
Regulations and AI Development
- Accelerating AI regulation preparation in Indonesia
- Reviewing draft regulations and engaging with stakeholders
- Finalizing regulations in the third quarter of 2025
- Considering global trends, such as agentic AI, in regulation development
In addition to the partnership in AI education, Komdigi is also working on preparing AI regulations in Indonesia. Nezar mentioned that the institution is currently reviewing the draft regulations and engaging with stakeholders from various agencies. The government aims to finalize the regulations in the third quarter of 2025. Global trends, such as the emergence of agentic AI, are also considered in the regulation development process.
Expert Insights
Yutaka Matsuo: “I am excited about this partnership and believe that it will provide opportunities for Indonesian students to acquire AI skills.”
The partnership between Komdigi and TMI of the University of Tokyo is expected to have a positive impact on the development of AI education in Indonesia. With the expertise of Yutaka Matsuo and the focus on technology management for innovation, the partnership is likely to create a strong foundation for Indonesian students to acquire AI skills and develop AI-based business solutions.
Conclusion
The collaboration between Komdigi and TMI of the University of Tokyo is a significant step towards enhancing digital literacy in Indonesia. By exploring a partnership to develop an AI education curriculum, Komdigi is providing opportunities for Indonesian students to acquire skills in the rapidly growing AI industry. With the expertise of Yutaka Matsuo and the focus on technology management for innovation, the partnership is likely to create a strong foundation for Indonesian students to develop AI-based business solutions and create social value through technology.
