- 09/11/2023
- Category: Press Release
Yogyakarta (11/1/2023) – The development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in Indonesia has reached a significant milestone with the establishment of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (Stranas KA) in 2020. Its positive impact has been felt across various sectors, including information and communication, financial and insurance services, corporate services, and the agricultural sector. Even the public and private sectors have started adopting AI. However, Indonesia faces several challenges, such as data dissemination and security threats that need to be addressed firmly.
The Center for Digital Society (CfDS) at UGM, in collaboration with KORIKA, presents Digital Expert Talks #19, featuring Hario Bismo Kuntarto, S.Kom, M.Sc. (Head of the Digital Economy and Games Governance Team, Ministry of Communication and Information Technology of Indonesia), Brigitta Ratih E. Aryanti (Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy at Google Cloud), Afiahayati, S.Kom., M.Cs, Ph.D (Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science & Electronics, FMIPA UGM), moderated by Amelinda Pandu Kusumaningtyas (Research Coordinator at CfDS UGM) to discuss the potential and implementation of AI in various sectors.
Hario emphasized that the government actively promotes AI in various sectors with the aim of enhancing Indonesia’s competitiveness and innovation. This is supported by the fact that the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (Kominfo) is committed to supporting the development of digital talent and AI skills for all, not limited to professionals, through educational initiatives and skills enhancement. Since 2021, Kominfo has been responsible for AI, Blockchain, and IoT as per PM. Kominfo 3/202.
“Kominfo is committed to continuing its focus on service activation through monitoring and regulatory sandbox evaluation by establishing principles of inclusivity, transparency, credibility, and accountability,” Hario explained.
In response to the education sector, Afiahayati explained that academia serves as the foundation for fostering AI skills useful in facilitating knowledge transfer and innovation from various AI projects and research through collaboration among various stakeholders, such as universities. This commitment is reflected in Gadjah Mada University’s (UGM) establishment of a master’s program in artificial intelligence to meet the demand for AI specialists. The program includes various supporting courses, intelligent systems laboratories, and an AI research center.
Afiahayati mentioned that the quadruple helix collaboration involving the government, academia, industry, and society enables the sporadic advancement of AI, thus realizing greater collaboration in resource and information exchange, as demonstrated by UGM in the fields of health and research.
Google’s contribution to ensuring AI accessibility for users at various skill levels is evident, such as through the inclusion of the smart compose feature in the Gmail application. In Indonesia, Google has collaborated with the government in urban governance, disaster response, productivity, and health sectors. This is reflected in the Green Light Dishub DKI Jakarta project to reduce traffic congestion through efficient traffic light management.
It is undeniable that challenges related to privacy and data security remain top priorities, so AI development policies must adhere to three principles: a firm commitment to solving socio-economic issues, responsibility, and collaboration among various parties. Brigitta concluded the discussion by stating, “To realize AI implementation, we must enhance the economic potential through infrastructure and human resources development while ensuring security in accordance with regulations.”
Writer: Muhammad Alfasya Syabil Sholatat
Editor: Ni Kadek Ayu Pratiwi
