Badung, Aug. 28 -- Indonesia's Minister of Communications and Digital Meutya Hafid on Thursday called on universities to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) based on their regional needs to help drive relevant innovation and support national development.

Speaking at Udayana University in Bali, Hafid said institutions should tailor AI applications to local priorities, such as culture and tourism in Bali or fisheries and food security in other regions.

"AI use must reflect the needs of each area. In Bali, for instance, Udayana University is focusing on culture and tourism," Hafid said.

She emphasized that educational institutions play a key role in building digital talent and supporting the government in navigating the rapid growth of AI....