Indonesia Seeks to Balance AI Use; Regulation to Minimise Risks

Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Nezar Patria, at the 'National AI Strategy: A Pro-Innovation Approach' discussion in Jakarta on Wednesday (December 4, 2024). (ANTARA/Adimas Raditya)

ANTARA | 4th December 2024

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs has said that it is applying policies to strike a balance between artificial intelligence (AI) use and its regulation to minimize potential risks.

"We are trying to maximize the use of AI and minimize the risks. This is the first approach that we are taking," Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria said at a discussion on "National AI Strategy: A Pro-Innovation Approach" here on Wednesday.

He affirmed that the Indonesian Government is continuing to develop strategies to utilize AI by maintaining a balance between encouraging technological innovation and carefully regulating its implementation.

Patria explained that with Internet connectivity reaching 97 percent in residential areas and Internet penetration reaching almost 80 percent of the total population, Indonesia is in a good position to respond to the development of AI technology.

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