Telaah Untuk Pertanyaan Regulasi Kecerdasan Artifisial Kementerian Komunikasi dan Digital
This document provides an official analysis and response from the Legal Bureau of the Ministry of Communication and Digital regarding questions about artificial intelligence regulation in Indonesia. It outlines the role of AI in national digital transformation, the legal justification for using soft law instruments such as circular letters, and the ongoing drafting of two Presidential Regulations concerning the National AI Roadmap and AI Ethics. Furthermore, it details how AI has been incorporated into the National Long-Term and Medium-Term Development Plans for 2025–2045.
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Who it governs
Researchers, policymakers, and legal professionals seeking to understand Indonesia's official approach to AI regulation and governance.
What the document contains
The document addresses the legal, strategic, and regulatory framework of artificial intelligence in Indonesia, explaining the rationale behind soft law instruments, ongoing drafting of presidential regulations, and integration of AI into national strategic plans.
The text does not provide detailed technical standards for AI development, specific penalty mechanisms for non-compliance, or sector-specific rules outside of general digital transformation and public administration.
- The Ministry of Communication and Digital views AI as a foundational element for Indonesia's digital transformation and a strategic instrument for national development.
- Ministerial Circular Letter No. 9 of 2023 serves as a preliminary soft law instrument to establish AI ethics and address legal vacuums while higher-level regulations are prepared.
- The government is currently drafting two Presidential Regulations covering the National AI Roadmap (2026–2029) and AI Ethics.
- AI has been explicitly incorporated into Indonesia's National Long-Term (RPJPN 2025-2045) and Medium-Term (RPJMN 2025-2029) Development Plans.
- There are currently no plans to revise the Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE) Law specifically for AI regulation.
· Background and Questions on AI Regulation · Answers Regarding AI Role in Digital Transformation · Strategic and Risk-Aware Positioning of AI · Regulatory Instruments: Soft Law vs. Hard Law · Legislative Background for Draft Presidential Regulations · Integration of AI into National Development Plans (RPJPN/RPJMN) · Legal Bureau Perspective on Soft Law and Future Legislation
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Accountability
2/5Clear responsibility for AI outcomes
pada 2023, kementerian meletakkan dasar etis melalui SE Menteri Kominfo No. 9/2023 tentang Etika Kecerdasan Artifisial di JDIH Komdigi, yang menekankan keamanan, akuntabilitas, dan transparansi.
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screening score · 2026-10-23
Human Dignity
2/5Respect for the inherent worth of persons
KA menawarkan potensi besar untuk meningkatkan efisiensi, inovasi, dan kualitas hidup. Namun, terdapat risiko multidimensi yang melibatkan aspek teknis, sosial, ekonomi, budaya
5
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Human Oversight
0/5Humans remain in control of consequential decisions
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Privacy
2/5Protection of personal data and private life
Apakah AI lebih diposisikan sebagai alat bantu strategis pembangunan nasional, atau justru juga dilihat memiliki potensi ancaman terhadap etika, privasi, dan lapangan kerja?
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Transparency
2/5Openness about how AI systems work and are used
pada 2023, kementerian meletakkan dasar etis melalui SE Menteri Kominfo No. 9/2023 tentang Etika Kecerdasan Artifisial di JDIH Komdigi, yang menekankan keamanan, akuntabilitas, dan transparansi.
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screening score · 2026-10-23
Enforcement
1/5Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force
Surat Edaran (SE) memiliki kekuatan normatif terbatas karena tidak memuat sanksi dan tidak berada dalam hierarki peraturan perundang-undangan.
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Impact Assessment
2/5Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use
Namun pemerintah juga menganggap AI memiliki profil risiko tinggi, mulai dari etika, privasi, hingga dampaknya terhadap struktur pekerjaan dan integritas ruang informasi.
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