Jakarta, INTI - Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Nezar Patria, emphasized that Indonesian citizens' data and digital content are now a crucial foundation for the development of global artificial intelligence (AI), so the government must ensure that the rights and economic value of the data are not lost.
He said that data was no longer just personal information, but also the primary raw material for artificial intelligence. Every digital activity, such as location, conversations, and social media posts, becomes a trace that is processed into high-value business and AI models.
"Global platforms like Google, Meta, and TikTok collect and process data on a massive scale. The data is then used to develop big data-based technology and artificial intelligence," Nezar said in a statement in Jakarta on Tuesday.
Journalistic and Academic Works in Unclear AI System Training
Nezar reminded that the issue went beyond personal data protection. Public content, including journalistic works and academic writing, also has the potential to be used to train AI machines with unfair methods.
He mentioned an example of The New York Times' decision to restrict access to its content because it is being used to train AI systems like OpenAI. The dispute demonstrates that writing style and news content have economic value and intellectual property rights.
"If not regulated, the work of Indonesian journalists, academics, and creators could be used as training materials for global AI systems without a clear agreement. The advantage will go to other parties," Nezar said.
Therefore, the Ministry of Communication and Digital is reviewing the national regulation framework to face the challenges of new technologies, including artificial intelligence.
The government is also studying data management practices from the European Union, which prioritizes the protection of citizens' rights in digital regulations.
Aside from the issue of data rights, Nezar emphasized the importance of cyber resilience. The government is preparing special regulations as a legal umbrella to protect the national digital architecture from evolving cyber threats.
"A country capable of managing and controlling data will have a stronger bargaining position in the global digital economy. We cannot simply be a market. We must ensure that citizens' data provides real benefits to the country," he said.
Conclusion
Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Nezar Patria, underlined that Indonesians’ data and digital works are assets in AI development. The government must protect the public’s data economic value from unfair use by global platforms such as Google, Meta, and TikTok. With strong regulations and cyber resilience, Indonesia will have a strong position in the glocal digital economy.
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