Indonesia's AI Regulations: Ethics Promised, State Repression Unchecked
Indonesia plans to issue two presidential regulations in 2026 on AI ethics and a national AI roadmap. However, reliance on existing laws with selective enforcement raises concerns about state misuse of AI. The absence of an independent data protection agency fuels fears that AI could become another tool for political repression.
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