Indonesian telcos may be able to achieve what European and US operators wished they had done – to be leaders in AI technology in their countries. In recent weeks, we have seen Indonesia’s largest operators set up AI innovation centers, plan national AI strategies, and build partnerships with international AI firms. These headlines are common, given the endless AI marketing around the globe, but in the case of the Indonesian operators, they could actually be at the forefront of AI development. In doing so, they can cash in on the “techco” concept that many operators only dream of. This week, Indonesia’s largest operator Telkom Indonesia announced it is launching an AI hub, bringing together academics, startups and developers to build…