DPR Member Marinus Gea Pushes for Artificial Intelligence Bill
Marinus believes AI developments can no longer be viewed solely through the lens of intellectual property or merely as part of copyright law amendments. The impact of AI has extended across multiple sectors and has the potential to influence numerous regulations.
He added that a piecemeal approach, altering regulations one by one, risks creating new issues and policy overlaps in the future.
“If only one aspect is addressed, all laws will be affected. For instance, AI-generated outputs in trademarks, industrial designs, patents, and other areas. Not just intellectual property, but every aspect of daily life is now influenced by AI,” Marinus stated on Tuesday (26 May 2026).
This was stated during a hearing with the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DJKI) at the DPR RI building today.
Marinus proposed that the government prepare a comprehensive AI governance framework through an AI-specific law, supported by a dedicated agency as the lead sector. He stressed the need for such an agency to prevent fragmented regulation across sectors.
“Why not propose a single agency or body to lead the AI law? This way, the AI law can encompass all other laws affected by AI,” he explained.
Marinus explained AI is a new regime requiring cross-sectoral approaches, as its influence extends beyond intellectual property, such as copyright, to legal, technological, digital economy sectors, and human-related issues.
He warned the government should not only focus on downstream issues but also build regulatory foundations from the root.
“If only that is discussed, it will become a tangled mess. Don’t just look at the intellectual property framework; we must address the core issue, not just the symptoms,” he stressed.
During the session, Marinus also mentioned AI regulation developments in several countries. He noted the United States continues to face challenges in establishing protections for AI-generated outputs.
“The US, a major hub for AI development today, still lacks legislation and is unable to protect AI outputs,” he explained.
In Europe, he added, regulatory approaches focus more on protecting the technology or tools used rather than the AI outputs themselves.
Marinus highlighted this as a signal that Indonesia must prepare comprehensive AI governance early to avoid falling behind amid rapid technological advancements.