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Indonesia looking to introduce binding AI regulation this year
The ministry wants to realize the plan through a ministerial regulation, which it considers a stepping stone toward a comprehensive AI law.
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The Communications and Information Ministry’s electronic application governance directorate general undersecretary I Nyoman Adhiarna (left to right), Institute for Policy Research and Advocacy (ELSAM) executive director Wahyudi Djafar, Microsoft Indonesia national technology officer Panji Wasmana, Indonesia Artificial Intelligence Society Lukas, Ernst & Young Asia-Pacific AI strategy lead Marie Claude, Ernst & Young associate partner Kafeel Syed, and The Communication and Information Ministry’s staff Indriaswati Saptaningrum pose for a photo after having a discussion in event titled “National AI Forum: Strengthening Ethical Commitment in the Governance of Artificial Intelligence and Strengthening the Digital Economy” held in Arya Duta Hotel, Jakarta. (JP/Ruth Dea Juwita)
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ndonesia is planning to develop a new regulation on artificial intelligence (AI), the Communications and Information Ministry said on Friday, as the country seeks to transition from soft ethical guidelines to legally binding rules.
Deputy Communications and Information Minister Nezar Patria aims to realize the plan through a ministerial regulation this year, before the end of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s term.
Introducing a ministerial regulation is considered a stepping stone toward a comprehensive AI law, which requires the government to complete more complex legislative formalities, he said.
“This year we will delve into ministerial regulations regarding AI governance with related stakeholders,” Nezar told reporters on the sidelines of an event titled “National AI Forum: Strengthening Ethical Commitment in the Governance of Artificial Intelligence and Strengthening the Digital Economy”, held in Jakarta.
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The plan came shortly after Indonesia introduced a circular last December that outlined ethical principles for AI business conduct, paving the way for ethical considerations including inclusivity, security and data protection, all to be embedded into future AI development.
However, analysts criticized the AI guidelines for being ineffective and toothless because of their nonbinding nature, urging the government to focus instead on more concrete measures.
