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        "msgid": "indonesia-must-set-its-own-pace-for-ai-development-minister-says-1792410615",
        "date": "2026-10-19 18:22:10",
        "title": "Indonesia must set its own pace for AI development, minister says",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Technology",
        "summary": "Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid said Indonesia should independently determine the pace of AI development, balancing innovation with safeguards for fundamental human needs. The government is preparing AI regulations and a development roadmap, while Bali Tech Week brings together stakeholders to discuss the technology and digital talent development.",
        "content": "<p>\u201cIndonesia must firmly believe that our pace should not be set by\nother countries or tech companies. We must determine it independently,\u201d\nshe said at the Bali Tech Week 2026 in Sanur, Denpasar, Bali, on\nMonday.<\/p>\n<p>Meutya highlighted the global debate over the speed of AI development\nand the risks that follow.<\/p>\n<p>She noted that US President Donald Trump is pushing for greater AI\ninnovation, whereas several tech companies argue that AI development is\nmoving too fast and needs to slow down due to potential risks.<\/p>\n<p>Given these dynamics, Meutya emphasized that Indonesia needs to set a\nsuitable pace so that the government, tech companies, and other\nstakeholders can move in sync.<\/p>\n<p>She added that input from experts, industry players, and other\nstakeholders is vital to setting a pace that aligns with the readiness\nof Indonesia\u2019s human resources and available capacity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBecause, while innovation must continue to grow, the protection of\nfundamental human needs must also be safeguarded,\u201d she remarked.<\/p>\n<p>According to Meutya, the Ministry of Communication and Digital\nAffairs is using Bali Tech Week 2026 to gather insights from various\nstakeholders on tech and AI development.<\/p>\n<p>The conference runs from October 19 to 23 in Sanur, Bali, and is\nprojected to draw over 4,000 participants from 32 countries.<\/p>\n<p>On that occasion, the minister also reaffirmed that the Indonesian\ngovernment is currently preparing a regulation and a roadmap for AI\ndevelopment, in addition to carrying out digital talent training\nprograms to support AI development and utilization.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia urges \u2018safety by design\u2019 in global AI\ndevelopment<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Minister asks graduates to help drive human-centered AI\ndevelopment<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia has foundation to develop advanced AI: Deputy\nMinister<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Hreeloita Dharma, Raka Adji<\/p>",
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