Indonesia Finalizes National AI Regulation FramewoIndonesia is stepping up efforts to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) as the technology becomes more integrated into daily life and business operations.
Komdigi’s Director General of Digital Ecosystem, Edwin Hidayat Abdullah, said the government is preparing regulations that will define how AI should be implemented responsibly in Indonesia. He emphasized that AI regulation is no longer optional but essential to guide innovation and protect the public from potential misuse.
“Every country is competing by using AI. So, like it or not, Indonesia must also adapt — not just adopt, but strategically integrate AI toward a new era,” Edwin said during the Coffee Morning Tech & Telco Edition event (11/11/2025), as quoted by CNBC Indonesia.
He explained that the upcoming Presidential Regulations will focus on governance, ethical standards, and public accountability in AI usage. These legal frameworks aim to ensure that AI contributes to inclusive economic growth while minimizing risks such as misinformation, data manipulation, or algorithmic bias.
“We cannot prevent AI, but we can manage it, utilize it, and mitigate its negative impacts. This is what we must redirect,” Edwin added.
According to Komdigi, the regulations will complement the National AI Roadmap 2025, which outlines strategic integration plans for AI across multiple sectors, from digital infrastructure to public services. This roadmap will serve as a blueprint for Indonesia’s transition toward a responsible and human-centered AI ecosystem.
National Roadmap to Balance Innovation and Protection
A week before Edwin’s statement, Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria highlighted that regulation must balance innovation and public protection. He confirmed that the government is finalizing the National AI Roadmap and a Presidential Regulation on AI Ethics as key guidelines for industry players.
He added that every AI platform operating in Indonesia must follow the principles of transparency, accountability, and security, and remain consistent with Indonesia’s cultural and ethical values.
Nezar also pointed out that the rapid global growth of AI platforms—such as ChatGPT, which doubled its user base within a year—underscores the need for immediate governance. He noted that the telecommunications sector could also benefit from AI adoption to overcome stagnation and drive innovation.
To support the roadmap, Komdigi is nurturing AI talent through initiatives such as the Garuda Spark Innovation Hub and AI Talent Factory, both aimed at producing experts capable of developing and managing AI technologies responsibly.
Currently, AI activities in Indonesia fall under the Electronic Information and Transactions Law (UU ITE)—last amended in 2024. Although it does not specifically regulate AI, the law classifies AI as an “electronic system” meaning that violations such as data manipulation, defamation, or illegal content using AI can be penalized.
However, the UU ITE remains limited in addressing complex AI issues, prompting the government to introduce more targeted policies through the new Presidential Regulations and roadmap.
Through these measures, Indonesia aims to lead in ethical AI governance, ensuring innovation advances alongside public protection in the digital era while promoting AI development that is ethical, transparent, and beneficial for all.
Source: CNBC Indonesia, Komdigi, FHUI
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