# Introduction In an ambitious stride towards technological sovereignty and innovation, Indonesia is poised to catapult into the global AI vanguard through the establishment of the Indonesian National AI Center, nestled in the vibrant heart of Bali. This visionary initiative draws upon the rich tapestry of Indonesia's diverse geography, cultures, and the untapped potential of its people. Building upon the solid foundation laid by the groundbreaking [[GASing]] program, which has already broadened data and numerical literacy across the nation, the Center aims to unlock a new era of growth and opportunities. It seeks to transform Indonesia into a crucible of AI development and application, emphasizing solutions tailored to the nation's unique challenges and aspirations. By harnessing localized data and fostering AI literacy and skills development, the Indonesian National AI Center will cultivate a unique digital ecosystem, leveraging the talents of its citizens, and welcoming global collaborations. Strategic alliances, groundbreaking research, and inclusive education will form the cornerstones of this leapfrog strategic program, serving as a testament to Indonesia's commitment to nurturing a future where technology and humanity converge for the greater good. # Vision **To propel Indonesia to the forefront of global AI development by harnessing the richness of our nation's geography, people, and cultures.** This National AI Center will act as a central hub, fostering collaboration to: - **Collect and leverage diverse Indonesian data** to train powerful AI models. - **Empower Indonesians through AI education and skills development,** ensuring they thrive in the age of machine learning. - **Champion the use of localized data** to safeguard and cultivate the unique talents and capabilities of our citizens. # Key Programs ## Indonesian AI Data Initiative **Apply AI for Real-World Impact** - **Indonesian Relevance:** Provide dedicated field-testing facilities and software, focused on tailoring AI solutions to the realities of Indonesia. The aim is to bridge the gap between theory and practice, ensuring models work in real-world environments. - **Link to Venture Studio:** Establish a seamless connection between field-testing and the National AI Center's [[National AI Center in Bali#AI Venture Studio|Venture Studio]], enabling the successful commercialization of AI solutions that address specific Indonesian challenges. - **Localized Data Focus:** Establish a comprehensive 24/7 online data collection platform tailored to Indonesian language, culture, and geography. Prioritize data that reflects the unique characteristics and interests of the Indonesian people. This will be foundational for developing powerful AI models that serve national needs and priorities. - **Data as a National Asset:** Position this initiative as a cornerstone of Indonesia's AI strategy. Continuously improve and enrich the corpus of language models, ensuring they remain up-to-date and reflective of the evolving Indonesian context. **AI-Ops for National AI Capacity Dissemination** - **Dissemination Lab:** Create an AI-Ops Dissemination Laboratory in Bali, dedicated to developing and sharing best practices for rapid solution deployment. This lab will be key in accelerating AI adoption across Indonesia, not just within the Bali center. - **Scaling Success:** Leverage the existing network of GASing program to link maker spaces and Fab Labs nationwide. This establishes a distributed model for training local teams in AI solution development and deployment, ensuring AI benefits reach communities throughout the nation. **International Collaboration for Operational Excellence** - **Local Presence:** Establish an AI-Ops Laboratory collaborating with nationally recognized figures such as Duwi Arsana, a Bali-based technology enthusiast with over a million YouTube subscribers. Individuals like him serve as strategic communication channels for talent acquisition and outreach due to their extensive audience. - **Global Expertise:** To create tangible impacts in various fields using AI/LLM, we team up with esteemed hackers and academics. For instance, Mitch Altman, the founder of the global hackerspace movement, and MIT Prof. Neil Gershenfeld, the founder of [Fab Lab](https://fablabs.io/). Together, we develop top-notch operational models for data collection, knowledge extraction, and localized data instrumentation using comprehensive tool sets like the [Make Almost Everything Kit](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPbJmYCSCgA). The accessibility and deployment of physical sensors and actuator technologies serve as the essential front-end for AI/LLM to drive real-world effects. - **Scalable Solutions:** Leverage the existing network of [[GASing]] program to link maker spaces and Fab Labs nationwide. It is a natural extension to expand GASing with Generative AI and hackerspace technological capacities, because data sciences and sensor/actuator engineering requires foundational scientific and numerical literacy. GASing is an original Indonesian educational innovation that establishes a distributed model for training local teams in adapting technical content knowledge for localized deployment, ensuring AI benefits reach communities throughout the nation. **Strategic Alignment** This multifaceted initiative directly supports Indonesia's rise as an AI leader by: - **Empowering local AI innovators** through access to data, expertise, and tools. - **Fostering a collaborative AI ecosystem** that spans research, development, and industry. - **Creating AI solutions that solve real problems** and improve the lives of Indonesians. ** AI Capabilities Disseminated through existing Nation-wide Educational Programs** - Introduce AI technologies and operational skill set through the existing successful program of the proven [[GASing]] educational methodology. - [[ABC curriculum|GASing curriculum]] with AI-support, a curriculum that is specifically designed to leverage the power of AI and Large Language Models for educational practices created by [[G20 Professorship]] program. - Enrich [[ABC curriculum|GASing curriculum]] by inviting global hackers/makers (Bali's Youtube super stars like [[Duwi Arsana]]), to teach community members to practice to art of [[Transformasi Limbah Menjadi Emas]] with community-based [[hacker space|maker spaces]]/[[hacker space|hacker spaces]]. ## Instrumentation and Activities - Provide state-of-the-art AI Computer resources, storage, and network bandwidth to share Indonesian-trained AI models globally. - Develop the culture of data collection and personalized data sovereignty in the era of [[Web3]]. Use [[blockchain]] as a [[timestamp|timestamp mechanism]] to ensure data immutability and verifiability. - Enable participants to operate personalized machine learning/AI systems, collect locally-unique data content, and automated assessment tools. ## Promotional Activities - Host prestigious speaker events featuring global AI leaders and Indonesian intellectuals. - Promote intellectual discourse and collaboration between government, academia, and industry. Invite internationally reknown hackers and makers to exchange experience and data processing capabilities. ## AI Venture Studio - Foster a full-life-cycle program that integrates AI knowledge accumulation and talent development to propel innovation and growth. - Incubate high-impact AI ventures with a focus on scalability and international potential, leveraging local talent and the success of the [[GASing]] program in expanding data and numerical literacy. - Channel resources into key areas that address pressing national challenges: - Waste Management: Utilize the expertise of [[Duwi Arsana]] in leading the **Transformasi Limbah Menjadi Emas** [[Transformasi Limbah Menjadi Emas|initiative]]. - Food Security: Draw on [[Lake Toba]]'s experimental farm to demonstrate AI-enabled agriculture. - Health and Wellness: Partner with [[PKC]] for personalized health data tracking and privacy protection. - Renewable Energy: Collaborate with [[Smart Power Grid]] to implement AI-enabled energy production strategies. This approach will help create a thriving AI ecosystem, address crucial national challenges, and position Indonesia as a global leader in AI innovation. ## The National AI Center and ABC Intelligence The National AI Center, with its focus on harnessing the power of AI for Indonesia's benefit, will strategically utilize the concepts of Artificial (AI), Behavioral (BI), and Cultural/Collective intelligence (CI). Here's a breakdown of this approach: |Intelligence Type|Function|National AI Center's Application| |---|---|---| |**Artificial Intelligence (AI)**|Solves problems and makes decisions based on data and logic.|Develop machine learning models for tasks like image recognition, medical diagnosis, and fraud detection.| |**Behavioral Intelligence (BI)**|Analyzes agent and agency interactions to understand behavior.|Analyze user and organizational interactions with published data to improve the Science of Governance.| |**Cultural/Collective Intelligence (CI)**|Extracts insights from shared knowledge and collaboration within and amongst communities.|Foster healthy ideological development amongst citizens, researchers, and industrialists to develop culturally-relevant AI solutions that address sovereignty issues in Cyberspaces.| By combining these elements, the National AI Center aims to create a robust and adaptable AI ecosystem in Indonesia. This will involve not just building intelligent systems but also understanding how people interact with them and ensuring they align with societal values and cultural context. # National Impact - Revolutionize Indonesian education, preparing future generations for the AI-driven economy. - Accelerate technological progress to tackle pressing national challenges in sustainability and development. - Position Indonesia as a key contributor to global AI advancements. - Nurture a thriving innovation ecosystem, attracting talent and investment. # Request for Support This proposal seeks government funding to realize the **Indonesian National AI Center's** transformative potential. This support will be instrumental in: - Establishing a world-class institution in **project management** and **data-driven** outreach. - Attracting and retaining top-tier AI talent, organizations, and **globally-unique** programs. - Fostering strategic relations with **government agencies**, industry and **local people**. # First Official Meeting - [[2024-04-26]], I was at Pak Luhut's office presenting the [[National AI Center Proposal - Draft 7.pdf|seventh draft]] and the [[NationalAICenter_2024_04_26.pdf|one pager]]: - I was asked to summarize [[AI Center Meeting 01|this meeting]] and present it again soon. # Summary The Bali-based National AI Center represents a bold investment in Indonesia's future. With government backing, we can unlock the power of AI to shape a more prosperous, equitable, and sustainable nation. # Epilog I wrote the proposal to emphasize how to progressively manage all computing resources in a technical methodology, and a program that links data with physical realities and social programs, so that independent of what level of computing power are available, we will have a meaningful program to run. The notion of [[Unified Configuration Management]] is a way to keep information symmetries across time and space so that it will be a data-driven mechanism to manage knowledge assets at large. This is relevant to any university because all universities must be challenged by the fact that knowledge is being freed by interactive AI systems. However, without a program to guide people to use these resources consistently and progressively, it is already creating a tremendous knowledge gap across the ones who are closer to AI and those who do not. Moreover, even if anyone temporarily takes the lead, they may soon be locked into a transient paradigm. I wrote the proposal to show that by focusing on the technical approaches to [[Upgradability]], [[Reproducibility]], and [[Scalability]], we can hold onto the scientific foundation of managing data assets. These abstract requirements already have concrete tools and intuitive tutorials to guide people to use AI-powered tools. We can be the first institution to teach this through [[GASing]]. Making AI tools Easy to Upgrade, Fun to Reproduce as a learning game, and Enjoyable when systems scale up for more people to use collectively. # References ```dataview Table title as Title, authors as Authors where contains(subject, "Transformasi") or contains(subject, "Fab Lab") or contains(subject, "Make Almost Everything") or contains(subject, "Innovation Hub") or contains(subject, "Personal Knowledge Container") or contains(subject, "AI Center") sort modified desc, authors, title ``` [A Google Doc version is linked here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S9uKm8IZFcWqCr0j1SZCZOqBhss7PsLGYmXmx7GNzl0/edit#heading=h.t8tr272837t6)