Indonesia is prepared to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) comprehensively into all aspects of public life, Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Nezar Patria affirmed.

The government drives this ambition through a national strategy and a long-term roadmap that promote ethical, fair, and inclusive AI adoption to advance the nation.

“Utilizing AI’s potential while proactively managing risks is strongly embedded in the 2020–2045 National AI Strategy and National AI Roadmap,” Nezar said during the Indonesian AI Safety Roundtable held virtually on July 19, 2025.

National AI Roadmap Guides Indonesia’s Ethical AI Development and Risk Management

The two strategic frameworks form a crucial foundation to ensure AI technologies are developed and used ethically, fairly, transparently, and accountably.

The government emphasizes social-economic impacts such as workforce transitions, local talent development, and data privacy protection.

“A main consideration in this national effort includes robust data governance and upholding ethical principles like fairness, transparency, and accountability,” Nezar explained.

Collaborative AI Safety Forum Encourages Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue and Innovation

Nezar highlighted the importance of forums like the AI Safety Roundtable as strategic collaborative steps to create dialogue spaces among stakeholders, including research institutions, civil society, and tech communities.

“This is an open invitation to all ecosystems involved in AI security to regulate and participate in future discussions, encouraging ongoing dialogue as we integrate AI into society,” he stated.

Indonesia Leads Southeast Asia in UNESCO AI Readiness Assessment

On the global stage, Indonesia stands out for its readiness to adopt AI strategically. In 2024, Indonesia became the first Southeast Asian country to complete UNESCO’s Readiness Assessment Methodology for Artificial Intelligence (RAM AI).

“This achievement underscores our nation’s preparedness and eagerness to embrace the transformative opportunities AI offers for our economic and social progress. However, with great opportunity comes great responsibility,” Nezar emphasized.

Addressing AI Risks and Fostering Cross-Sector Collaboration

Nezar also noted Indonesia is not yet included in the MIT AI Risk Repository, which catalogs over 3,000 global AI risks.

He assured efforts to ensure Indonesia’s perspective, as the world’s most populous country, is included in global frameworks addressing transformational AI risks.

He called for concrete cross-sector collaboration in AI safety research, policy development, digital talent training, and public awareness campaigns.

“We must enable sharing of cutting-edge knowledge, diverse perspectives, and best practices on AI governance, technical safety standards, and institutional capacity building for AI security,” Nezar concluded.

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