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Indonesian Exec: Open-Source AI Protects Sovereignty Better

2/10/2026

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Vikram Sinha, an Indonesian telecom executive, warned that 'digital colonisation' from proprietary AI threatens middle powers.
Sinha argued China's open-source AI offers better protection for local sovereignty than US rivals.
Speaking at the South China Morning Post’s China Conference in Jakarta, Sinha cited cost-effectiveness as vital for Indonesia.
Sinha also urged local customization, contrasting it with OpenAI’s closed-source models.

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Vikram Sinha, an Indonesian telecom executive, warned that 'digital colonisation' from proprietary AI threatens middle powers.
Sinha argued China's open-source AI offers better protection for local sovereignty than US rivals.
Speaking at the South China Morning Post’s China Conference in Jakarta, Sinha cited cost-effectiveness as vital for Indonesia.
Sinha also urged local customization, contrasting it with OpenAI’s closed-source models.