Jakarta, INTI – The Indonesian government is taking a serious approach to regulating the development of artificial intelligence (AI). This is reflected in the Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi)'s efforts to finalize the national AI development roadmap, which is expected to be completed and opened for public consultation in August 2025. This roadmap will serve as a strategic guideline for AI-related policies and regulations across multiple key sectors, including education, healthcare, agriculture, and transportation.
Finalization Stage and Stakeholder Involvement
Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital, Nezar Patria, stated that the roadmap development is progressing on schedule and is currently in its final discussion phase with key stakeholders. These discussions will conclude by the end of July, after which the draft document will be presented for public review.
“After this discussion, we’ll draw our conclusions by the end of July, and in August the draft will be brought to a public hearing,” said Nezar at the Komdigi Office on Monday, July 21, 2025.
Adopting Global Best Practices, Tailored to Indonesia’s Context
According to Nezar, the roadmap is being developed using a comparative approach by analyzing international practices in countries such as the United States, China, Japan, India, and South Korea. Komdigi has benchmarked global AI regulations and is now adapting them based on Indonesia’s specific readiness and needs.
“We started with benchmarking AI regulations at the global level. Then we assessed how they could be contextualized for Indonesia and analyzed our readiness to adopt AI in various sectors,” he explained.
Regulation, Ethics, and Real-World Benefits of AI
In addition to the roadmap, Komdigi is also drafting a Presidential Regulation (Perpres) concerning the development and responsible use of AI, including ethical considerations. Nezar emphasized the importance of having regulations in place, especially given how rapidly AI technology is evolving, including advancements toward physical AI AI systems that can perform physical tasks through integration with robotics.
He also noted that AI is expected to bring significant benefits to Indonesia, such as optimizing industrial processes, improving public services, and supporting educational activities without compromising the core values of learning.
Learning from Other Countries to Avoid Past Mistakes
As part of the roadmap development process, Komdigi and its partners are carefully studying the experiences of other countries. This effort aims to avoid repeating mistakes made elsewhere while adopting proven best practices.
“Negative outcomes seen in other countries are lessons for us to avoid. Positive practices, on the other hand, we can adopt and learn from,” Nezar added.
Conclusion
The Ministry of Communication and Digital is laying down a crucial foundation for the future of AI in Indonesia through the upcoming national AI roadmap, expected to be finalized in August 2025. By involving key stakeholders, referencing global best practices, and considering domestic readiness, this roadmap aims to guide the ethical, responsible, and impactful use of AI across Indonesia’s vital sectors.