The ASEAN Foundation, with support from Google.org, launches the AI Ready ASEAN initiative at the AI Opportunity Southeast Asia Forum in Jakarta, Indonesia on Oct. 3, 2024. Supported by a $5-million cash grant from Google.org, the ASEAN Foundation will implement AI Ready ASEAN over the next 2.5 years, aiming to equip 5.5 million ASEAN citizens with essential AI skills. Roy Tomandao