Indonesia is taking a human-centered approach to artificial intelligence (AI) development, emphasizing the enhancement of human values and capabilities rather than merely focusing on efficiency through automation.

This AI Road Map aims to establish a comprehensive framework for responsible AI development, focusing on equity and public welfare.

Indonesia has set a goal to cultivate nine million digital talents by 2030, particularly empowering youth in underserved areas to thrive in an AI-driven future.

Pratikno emphasized the importance of ensuring that AI development aligns with Indonesia's state ideology, Pancasila, to keep core values at the forefront of digital transformation.

At the symposium titled 'Indonesia’s Future: A Multidisciplinary Approach' in Jakarta, Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture, Pratikno, underscored the necessity of ethical principles in AI, noting that these systems learn from human reasoning and imperfections.

The Indonesian government is committed to guiding AI development ethically, recognizing that AI systems inherit human reasoning and flaws, thus requiring a balance of integrity and intelligence.

Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Meutya Hafid, called for coordinated efforts across 39 ministries to bolster leadership and grassroots capacity-building in the digital sector.

Former Vice President Jusuf Kalla urged educators to embrace the transformative effects of AI on learning, highlighting the need for digital fluency and the ethical application of AI.

Pratikno pointed out that AI is already reshaping daily life and altering work and thought processes, indicating its relevance in the present rather than being a distant concept.

The government is collaborating with civil society to develop tools for detecting AI-generated deepfakes and is formulating regulations for AI content to promote transparency and uphold digital ethics.

To foster an inclusive and responsible AI ecosystem, the Indonesian government is preparing an AI Road Map that identifies five priority sectors: health, digital talent education, bureaucratic reform, smart city development, and food security.

He reiterated that the digital future should reflect the values of Pancasila, rather than being solely technology-driven.