#Information Technology
Perplexity AI makes US$34.5 B all-cash bid to acquire Google’s Chrome browser
Perplexity AI, the fast-growing startup led by CEO Aravind Srinivas and valued at US$18 billion (Rp291.9 trillion), has submitted an official all-cash offer of US$34.5 billion to acquire Google’s Chrome browser − despite its own market valuation being less than half the bid amount.
Indonesia plans sovereign AI fund to become regional technology hub
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi) has launched the National Artificial Intelligence Roadmap White Paper, proposing the creation of a sovereign Artificial Intelligence (AI) fund − to be managed by Danantara Indonesia − aimed at positioning Indonesia as a regional hub for AI technology.
Association raises alarm over massive circulation of illegal online loans
The Indonesian Fintech Lending Association (AFPI) has issued the alarming scale of illegal online lending (pinjol) in the country, warning that these illicit services not only harm the public but also erode trust in legitimate online lending platforms (pindar).
Surge acquires IJN shares to strengthen digital infrastructure network
Telecommunications infrastructure company, PT Solusi Sinergi Digital or Surge, through its subsidiary PT Jaringan Infra Andalan (JIA), has taken another bold step in its expansion strategy through a major share acquisition of PT Investasi Jaringan Nusantara (IJN) of Rp 599 billion (US$37 million).
Indonesian AI startups attract investor interest, key areas identified
Indonesian artificial intelligence (AI) startups are increasingly catching the eye of investors, with East Ventures being one of the most active venture capital firms backing this sector, specifically outlining the criteria it looks for when funding AI-driven ventures in the country.
Global digital infrastructure leader Equinix has launched the construction of its first data center in Indonesia, named JK1, located in the heart of Jakarta.
Global digital infrastructure leader Equinix has launched the construction of its first data center in Indonesia, named JK1, located in the heart of Jakarta.
Experts: U.S. tarriffs could jeopardize Indonesia's IT sector, weaken rupiah
Director for Digital Economy at the Center for Economics and Law Studies (CELIOS), Nailul Huda, has assessed that the impact of the U.S. reciprocal tariff policy has the potential to weaken the telecommunications and information technology (IT) sector in Indonesia.