将东南亚的人工智能发展势头转化为巨大的经济增长。
内容总结：
东南亚人工智能发展势头强劲，数字经济前景广阔
【本报讯】最新研究报告显示，人工智能技术正在东南亚地区以前所未有的速度普及，有望为区域经济发展注入新动能。据《东南亚人工智能机遇》报告数据，该地区已有70%的居民每周使用生成式AI工具，预计这项技术将推动区域经济增长约2700亿美元。
在近日举行的第47届东盟峰会配套活动——东盟商业与投资峰会上，多项人工智能合作计划相继公布。这些举措旨在帮助东盟各国政府、企业和社区把握AI发展机遇，通过技能培训推动建设人工智能驱动的区域经济体系。
在科研领域，AI技术正加速突破性成果转化。由谷歌DeepMind研发的AlphaFold蛋白质结构预测模型已成为东南亚科研界的重要工具，超过8.5万名研究人员利用该数据库构建三维蛋白质模型。马来西亚科研团队借助该技术加速研发针对类鼻疽病的有效疗法和疫苗，新加坡科学家则运用其探测帕金森病的早期征兆，为个性化医疗开辟新路径。
在可持续发展方面，人工智能同样展现出巨大潜力。谷歌DeepMind开发的农业应用程序接口已扩展至马来西亚、越南和印度尼西亚，可实时提供作物类型、农田规模等关键数据，助力亚太地区应对气候变化挑战。同时，谷歌慈善基金会向气候分析机构TransitionZero资助150万美元，用于开发AI清洁能源规划工具，该项目已在马来西亚和新加坡启动合作。
为构建完善的人工智能生态体系，东南亚地区正大力推进人才培育计划。东盟基金会与谷歌合作推出的"AI Ready ASEAN"倡议自2024年10月启动以来，已为超过80万青年人、教育工作者及家长提供AI基础知识培训。新上线的"AI Class ASEAN"在线学习平台两个月内已服务1.4万名用户。此外，谷歌还通过"双子座学院"为印尼、马来西亚等五国培训29万名教师，并面向18岁以上学生免费开放高级AI服务套餐。
据悉，自2020年以来，谷歌已向东南亚社会组织捐赠超过4000万美元现金及价值8000万美元的产品资源，累计惠及近400万学习者。业界专家指出，通过政府、企业与社区的协同合作，东南亚有望建设创新包容、安全可靠的人工智能生态系统，让这项技术真正成为推动区域繁荣发展的强大引擎。
中文翻译：
将东南亚人工智能发展势头转化为巨大经济增长动能
东南亚的数字生态与民众对科技的乐观态度，共同为人工智能驱动增长创造了有利环境。《东南亚人工智能机遇》报告显示，AI正以前所未有的速度在这片土地扎根——该地区已有70%的居民每周使用生成式AI工具。这种普及度将助推下一阶段经济增长，预计可为区域经济贡献2700亿美元增量。
这股强劲势头正在为整个地区的实质性进步奠定基础。我们致力于支持政府、企业和社区将巨大潜力转化为共同成果。
在科学与可持续发展等关键领域，我们已见证科研创新正在产生实际影响。为延续这一态势，在第47届东盟峰会期间举办的东盟商业与投资峰会上，我们宣布了一系列新计划。这些计划详细阐述了与东盟各成员机构的合作，旨在为人工智能经济时代的人们配备必要技能。
人工智能加速科研突破
AI正在加速东南亚的科学发现进程。来自谷歌DeepMind、革新蛋白质认知的AlphaFold技术已成为区域重要工具，超过8.5万名研究人员使用其数据库构建复杂的三维蛋白质结构。
该技术助力生物医学领域取得突破：马来西亚研究人员藉其加速开发治疗类鼻疽（一种致命传染病）的有效方案；新加坡科学家则运用相同技术探测帕金森病的早期征兆，为推行前瞻性个性化医疗铺路。
构建可持续性与气候韧性
在推动人类健康进步的同时，AI也在为区域可持续发展和气候适应开启新可能。
我们正将谷歌DeepMind的农业API扩展至马来西亚、越南和印度尼西亚。这些由AnthroKrishi团队开发的模型能提供实时农业数据——包括作物种类、田块规模、水源距离及最后播种/收获日期等，助力亚太地区在气候变局中维持农业可持续性。
谷歌慈善基金会向气候分析机构TransitionZero资助150万美元，用于开发AI工具提升清洁能源规划效益。该工具将率先在马来西亚和新加坡等国推行，协助政府机构优化能源投资决策。
全域AI技能与安全赋能
要让AI真正惠及大众，需培养正确使用技能。我们专注于提供培训，使学生至资深从业者都能在AI经济中获益。
我们的实践始于夯实全民AI素养根基。谷歌慈善基金会支持东盟基金会发起的"AI就绪计划"正是核心举措。自2024年10月启动以来，该区域项目已为80万青年、教育者及家长提供基础AI技能培训。两个月前上线的"东盟AI课堂"在线平台，已服务超1.4万用户，以自主学习模式扩大关键技能覆盖。
数字应用须与安全健康并行。为此谷歌慈善基金会承诺投入500万美元促进东南亚青少年数字健康，将支持领先非营利组织为青少年、家长和教师提供建立健康科技关系的实用资源。
谷歌同时为教育领域提供定向支持：Gemini学院已在印尼、马来西亚、泰国、越南和菲律宾培训逾29万名教师，助力AI工具融入教学；为保障下一代做好准备，我们向区域内18岁以上学生免费提供12个月Gemini高级版服务。
携手延续AI征程
我们让科技惠及大众的承诺源来已久。2020年以来，谷歌慈善基金会通过超4000万美元现金捐赠、8000万美元产品捐助及谷歌员工奉献的2万小时专业技术服务，助力东南亚社会公益组织，惠及近400万学习者，持续赋能青年、教育者及中小微企业提升数字技能、网络安全与AI素养。
未来机遇唯有通过协作方能实现。通过与东盟各国政府、企业和社区紧密合作，我们将共同构建创新、包容、负责任的AI生态系统。同心协力，必能让人工智能成为推动进步的强大引擎，为区域每个人创造更繁荣、更具韧性的未来。
英文来源：
Turning AI momentum in Southeast Asia into tremendous economic growth
Southeast Asia’s (SEA) digital landscape combined with its tech-optimistic population has shaped a powerful environment for AI-driven growth. According to the ‘AI Opportunity in Southeast Asia’ report, AI is taking root at record speed, with 70% of people in the region already using generative AI tools weekly. This adoption could help power the next stage of growth, potentially boosting the region’s economy by US$270 billion.
This incredible momentum is building a foundation for real, tangible progress across the region. Our focus is on supporting governments, businesses and communities to turn this massive potential into shared success.
We’re already seeing research and innovation translate into real-world impact across critical areas like science and sustainability. To build on this momentum, we announced a series of new initiatives at the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ABIS), held alongside the 47th ASEAN Summit. These initiatives detail our work with organizations across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to equip everyone with the AI skills needed for this AI-powered economy.
Accelerating scientific discovery through AI
AI is accelerating the pace of scientific discovery for Southeast Asia. AlphaFold, the AI technology from Google DeepMind that has revolutionised our understanding of proteins, has become an indispensable tool across the region, with over 85,000 researchers using the AlphaFold Data Base to model intricate 3D protein structures.
AlphaFold has helped facilitate breakthroughs in diverse areas of biological research. In Malaysia, researchers are using it to better accelerate the search for effective treatments and vaccines that cause melioidosis, a deadly infectious disease. And in Singapore, scientists are using the same technology to detect early indicators of Parkinson’s disease, paving the way for more proactive and personalized healthcare solutions.
Building sustainability and resilience
Just as AI is driving progress in human health, it’s also unlocking new possibilities for sustainability and climate resilience across the region.
An example of Google DeepMind’s Agricultural APIs in action.
We’re expanding our Agricultural APIs to Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia. These models, developed by Google DeepMind’s AnthroKrishi team, can provide real-time agricultural insights—such as crop type, field size, distance to water, and a crop’s last sow or harvest date—supporting agricultural sustainability across the Asia-Pacific region amidst changing climate conditions.
Google.org is providing climate analytics nonprofit, TransitionZero, with US$1.5 million in funding to develop an AI-powered tool to make clean energy planning more cost effective and accessible, accelerating the global transition to clean energy. Starting with partnerships in countries including Malaysia and Singapore, this tool will help governments and organisations make smarter and faster decisions or crucial energy investments.
Providing people with AI skills and safety across the region
For AI to be truly helpful, people need the right skills to use it. We're focused on providing training so that everyone, from students to experienced professionals, can succeed in an AI-powered economy.
A facilitator is teaching students, gathered around him, during an AI Ready ASEAN workshop.
A facilitator is presenting ideas at the AI Ready ASEAN policy convening
Participants, organizers, and Master Trainers from the AI Ready ASEAN program pose for a group photo following a successful workshop.
A Gemini Academy training in Indonesia
Our approach begins with building a strong foundation of AI literacy for everyone. Google.org’s support towards the ASEAN Foundation’s launch of the AI Ready ASEAN initiative is at the heart of this commitment. Since launching in October 2024, this regional program has equipped over 800,000 young people, educators, and parents with essential AI literacy skills. The initiative's new online platform, AI Class ASEAN, launched just two months ago, and is already serving over 14,000 users, further scaling access to crucial training in a self-paced format.
Digital adoption must be paired with safety and wellbeing. That is why Google.org is committing US$5 million to promote youth digital wellbeing in Southeast Asia. We will support leading nonprofits to equip teenagers, parents and teachers with practical resources and tools to build healthy, positive relationships with technology.
Google is also providing targeted support for classrooms and educators. Our Gemini Academy has trained more than 290,000 teachers across Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines, helping them integrate AI tools into their classrooms. And to ensure the next generation is prepared, we have rolled out our Gemini AI Pro Plan free for 12 months for students aged 18 and above throughout the region.
Continuing the AI journey together
Our commitment to making sure everyone can benefit from technology isn’t new.
Since 2020, Google.org has supported social impact organizations in Southeast Asia with more than $40 million in cash donations, $80 million in product donations and 20,000 hours volunteered by Googlers with their tech expertise. And this has helped to reach close to 4 million learners across Southeast Asia including equipping youth, educators, MSMEs to help them improve digital skilling, cybersecurity and AI literacy.
The opportunities ahead can only be realized through collaboration. By working closely with governments, businesses, and communities across ASEAN, we can build an AI ecosystem that is innovative, inclusive and responsible.
Together, we can ensure AI becomes a powerful engine for progress and helps create a more prosperous and resilient future for everyone in the region.