Indonesian AI Regulation Designed to Foster National Intelligence and Prosperity
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Director General of the Digital Ecosystem at the Ministry of Communication and Digital (Kemkomdigi), Edwin Hidayat Abdullah, stated that the artificial intelligence (AI) regulations being prepared by the government to serve as a guide in Indonesia are designed to realise the nation’s intelligence and prosperity.
According to him, these two objectives are vital because AI is currently developing rapidly, and its proper utilisation for the public can enhance the quality of life for Indonesians.
“Therefore, the policy we are currently building aims to achieve two targets: how AI can provide us with advantages by creating collective intelligence and optimising the general welfare of the community,” said Edwin during a discussion organised by a foreign private platform in Jakarta on Thursday.
The AI regulation in question refers to the AI development roadmap in Indonesia and the ethics of AI development, which are currently in the finalisation stage.
In the future, these regulations will serve as a crucial direction for AI development in Indonesia across ten priority sectors, including education, economy and finance, as well as arts and the creative economy.
Regulation is one of the steps towards realising the growth of the AI ecosystem in Indonesia. Furthermore, Edwin explained several other aspects that Kemkomdigi is focusing on to refine this ecosystem.
For instance, regarding connectivity, Edwin stated that Indonesia is continuously striving to improve connectivity, particularly 5G, which offers advantages in speed and capacity to ensure that AI utilisation can be more optimal for the public.
“We hope that by the end of 2030, approximately 50 per cent of Indonesia’s regions will be served by 5G. Currently, coverage is at around 10 per cent,” said Edwin.
Regarding investment, the Director General of the Digital Ecosystem mentioned that the government is targeting three types of investment in Indonesia for AI development.
Additionally, another equally important aspect is the development of digital talent for the AI industry.
Currently, he noted that the demand for digital talent in Indonesia specifically for AI has reached 2.7 million, a figure that has yet to be met; therefore, the cultivation of digital talent is a priority for the future.
Edwin stated that moving forward, the government will act as a catalyst and remove barriers that could hinder the development of AI innovation by domestic business players.
“We hope these efforts can help oversee the transformation process in Indonesia, because in Indonesia, AI is not merely about technology adoption, but can create massive digital transformation,” he said.