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        "msgid": "vp-gibran-warns-ai-must-not-replace-critical-thinking-in-daily-life-1772639964",
        "date": "2026-03-04 21:40:00",
        "title": "VP Gibran warns: AI must not replace critical thinking in daily life",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "In Bandung, Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka emphasised AI's role in education while warning against over-reliance, urging preservation of critical thinking and digital literacy. He flagged risks of misuse and highlighted environmental costs, as Indonesia develops a National AI Roadmap with a presidential regulation due in early 2026 to guide ethical, safe AI development.",
        "content": "<p>During a visit to Muthahhari Plus Junior High School in Bandung\nDistrict, West Java, on Wednesday, he noted that AI plays a key role in\nsupporting the teaching and learning process.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe use of AI is vital for daily life, especially in supporting\nteachers and educators, and making students\u2019 activities easier. However,\nwe must also recognize that there are rules and ethics to follow,\u201d he\nremarked.<\/p>\n<p>Gibran underscored that AI should not make students entirely\ndependent on technology, noting that enhancing critical thinking skills\nmust remain the core foundation of the educational process.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe should not lose our critical thinking. Do not rely solely on AI\nfor homework\u2014you still need to look for and understand the answers\nyourself,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the vice president touched on the potential for\ntechnology misuse, such as image and voice manipulation, which is often\nused for fraud.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that digital literacy and an understanding of ethics are\nessential for students to use AI responsibly.<\/p>\n<p>During the dialogue session, the vice president also responded to a\nstudent\u2019s question regarding the environmental impact of AI development,\nincluding the energy and water requirements of the semiconductor\nindustry and data centers.<\/p>\n<p>He explained that every technological advancement has its own\nconsequences, requiring a balance between accelerating digital\ntransformation and ensuring environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Gibran urged teachers to continue improving their\ncapacity to assist students in using technology appropriately.<\/p>\n<p>Amid rapid AI advancement, the Indonesian government is currently\npreparing the National Artificial Intelligence Roadmap, with its\npresidential regulation targeted for enactment in the first quarter of\n2026.<\/p>\n<p>The roadmap will serve as a guideline for ministries, agencies, and\nother stakeholders in formulating policies and programs for Indonesia\u2019s\nAI development, encouraging the ethical, safe, inclusive, and\nresponsible use of AI.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: AI disrupts global journalism, Indonesia warns of press\nrisks<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia opens door to global investment in AI\ndevelopment<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Ilham Nugraha, Raka Adji<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/vp-gibran-warns-ai-must-not-replace-critical-thinking-in-daily-life-1772639964",
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