JAKARTA — When Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison unveiled its AI Experience Center in the Indonesian city of Jayapura in May, it was an unusually bright moment for the digital landscape of the Papua region, which has long faced disparities in technological infrastructure and development compared to other areas of the sprawling country. It now has a facility with fully-equipped training rooms, digital learning platforms and collaborative workspaces.
Development sparks optimism and concern in conflict-ridden region
Indosat, Indonesia’s second-largest telecom company, has rolled out a number of initiatives related to artificial intelligence recently, including an AI center in Papua. (Photo by Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison)
MICHELLE ANINDYA
August 12, 2025 14:08 JST
