Indonesia pursues local, softer approach to AI regulation

Deputy Communications and Information Minister Nezar Patria addresses the media in a press conference after an artificial intelligence (AI) focus group discussion (FGD) on Nov. 27, 2023. - Photo from Jakarta Post/ANN

JAKARTA (Jakarta Post/ANN): As countries around the world rush to create regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) in light of a surge in real-life applications, Indonesia aims for its own, “local” approach.

However, experts have raised questions about the aspiration, considering the country’s predominant position as an AI consumer rather than a trailblazer in the industry.