Jakarta, INTI - The government of Indonesia is preparing a Presidential Regulation on Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a national governance framework aimed at fostering innovation while ensuring that technological development remains ethical, transparent, and accountable.
Ismail, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, stated that the regulation represents a strategic step toward building a responsible and trustworthy AI ecosystem.
“Going forward, Indonesia plans to introduce a Presidential Regulation on Artificial Intelligence. This regulation will provide a clear governance framework to promote the development of ethical, transparent, and accountable AI, while ensuring that innovation continues to grow within a trusted environment,” he said during The 2nd Hiroshima AI Process Friends Group forum in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, March 16, 2026.
AI Regulations as the Foundation for Responsible Innovation
According to Ismail, artificial intelligence presents significant opportunities to accelerate inclusive digital transformation, drive economic growth, and improve the quality of public services.
However, he also acknowledged that the technology brings new challenges, including misinformation and deepfakes, potential bias and discrimination, as well as risks related to data privacy and cybersecurity.
For this reason, Indonesia believes that AI governance must strike a balance between innovation and risk management.
This approach includes developing human-centered AI, strengthening multi-stakeholder collaboration, and building a strong digital ecosystem foundation through infrastructure, data governance, and digital development.
“For Indonesia, artificial intelligence is not only about technological advancement, but also about how such innovation delivers real benefits to society and improves people’s quality of life,” Ismail said.
The government is also finalizing a National Artificial Intelligence Roadmap, which will serve as a strategic guideline for developing an inclusive, responsible, and competitive AI ecosystem.
The roadmap outlines key ethical principles, including inclusivity, humanity, security, transparency, accountability, personal data protection, sustainability, accessibility, and respect for intellectual property rights.
Ismail emphasized that the successful adoption of AI ultimately depends on one key factor: trust.
“Building trust in AI requires a strong commitment to transparency and accountability, robust data and privacy protection, and effective risk management in the use of AI technologies,” he explained.
Through the Hiroshima AI Process forum, Indonesia is also advocating for stronger global collaboration in AI governance, including sharing best practices, developing international standards for trustworthy AI, enhancing the capacity of developing countries, and promoting responsible AI innovation that serves the public interest.
“Artificial intelligence will shape the future of our society. Our shared responsibility is to ensure that this future is safe, inclusive, and beneficial for all,” he concluded.
Conclusion
Indonesia’s initiative to establish an AI governance framework reflects its commitment to harnessing technology responsibly. As emphasized by Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, balancing innovation with ethical standards, risk management, and public trust will be critical in shaping a sustainable and inclusive digital future. Strong governance, collaboration, and clear regulatory direction are expected to position Indonesia as a competitive player in the global AI landscape.
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