Jakarta, INTI - Indonesia will implement similar regulations on the use of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly requiring special labels for all AI-generated content.
Minister of Communication and DigitalAffairs Meutya Hafid stated that the policy is part of a presidential regulation on the national AI roadmap and security guidelines governing the ethical use of AI.
“So once the presidential regulation is signed, the first ministerial regulation to be issued as its derivative will require platforms to carry out labeling or watermarking to indicate that the content is AI-generated,” Meutya said during a working meeting with Commission I of the House of Representatives (DPR) on Monday, January 26, 2026.
Following South Korea’s AI Basic Art
This means that Indonesia is set to take a similar approach to South Korea. South Korea has already introduced its AI Basic Act on Thursday, January 22, 2026, local time.
The AI Basic Act issued by the South Korean government will come into force earlier than the European Union’s AI Act, which is being implemented gradually through 2027. As a result, the regulation is regarded as the world’s first comprehensive law governing artificial intelligence.
Under the regulation, companies that fail to provide AI labels on content created using artificial intelligence platforms may face fines of up to 30 million won, or approximately Rp 347 million (exchange rate of Rp 11.58 per won).
The South Korean AI law also mandates specific labeling for generative AI content, referring to artificial intelligence systems capable of creating new content such as text, images, and videos.
The regulation issued by South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT stipulates that AI operators, including foreign entities such as Google and OpenAI, are required to ensure transparency for users of their products and services.
In addition, the law obliges AI operators to clearly disclose when content is generated using AI, including content created with deepfake technology.
Conclusion
Indonesia’s plan to mandate labeling for AI-generated content reflects a growing global push for transparency and ethical AI use. By aligning its approach with South Korea’s AI framework, Indonesia aims to strengthen governance, protect the public from misleading content, and ensure greater accountability for platforms and AI operators.
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