Batam, Oct. 19 -- The Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency (Ekraf) trains 100 digital talents in Batam, Riau Islands, to develop secure and reliable artificial intelligence (AI)-powered applications and strengthen their technical skills.

Director of Applications at the ministry, Tri Wahyudi, said the training is part of the 2026 Creative Hub for App Talent (CHAT) program, which aims to equip participants with an understanding of security by design, an approach that integrates security considerations from the earliest stages of product development.

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