Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has announced plans to invest $1.7bn in artificial intelligence and cloud services in Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy. During his visit to Jakarta, Nadella discussed the investment with President Joko Widodo and delivered a keynote speech on AI. He highlighted how this new era of AI is transforming the way people live and work around the world.
Nadella believes that Microsoft’s investments in digital infrastructure, training programs, and developer support will help Indonesia prosper in this evolving landscape. He emphasized Indonesia’s potential given its population of 280 million and its position as Southeast Asia’s largest economy. With the third-largest developer community in the region, Indonesia is poised to make significant gains from AI implementation.
Microsoft’s focus on AI development is part of its global strategy to support AI infrastructure worldwide. The company recently made investments in Japan and the UAE to boost cloud and AI capabilities. These efforts align with Microsoft’s commitment to driving innovation and growth across different markets. The CEO also stressed that he sees a significant opportunity for Indonesia to become a leader in AI development, given its large population, growing tech sector, and skilled talent pool.