TLDR: Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi) is in the final stages of completing its national Artificial Intelligence (AI) roadmap, with the public consultation phase concluding on August 29, 2025. A key focus of this comprehensive framework is the immediate prioritization of AI ethics, aiming to establish guidelines for responsible AI development and deployment across various sectors. The roadmap, which involved input from 40 institutions, seeks to provide a unified national direction for adapting to AI advancements and harnessing its opportunities.
Indonesia is on the cusp of finalizing its ambitious national Artificial Intelligence (AI) roadmap, a crucial step towards integrating advanced technology responsibly into its national development. The Ministry of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi) announced that the public consultation phase for this extensive framework concluded on Friday, August 29, 2025. This roadmap is designed to serve as a foundational guide for Indonesia to navigate the rapid advancements in AI, ensuring a cohesive national strategy to capitalize on the technology’s potential.
Minister of Communication and Digital Application, Meutya V. Hafid, confirmed the roadmap’s nearing completion during a public lecture at Udayana University in Bali on Thursday, August 28, 2025. She stated, “The national AI roadmap is now in the final stage at the ministry. We initially planned to conclude public consultations on August 21–22, but given the high level of feedback, we extended it until August 29.” The Minister acknowledged a delay of approximately one month in the roadmap’s finalization, emphasizing that this extension was a deliberate effort to incorporate diverse perspectives. “This delay is not an excuse. We honestly took an extra month because we invited 40 institutions and agencies to provide input on a policy framework that will impact many sectors,” she explained.
A central tenet of Indonesia’s AI strategy is the immediate focus on ethical considerations. Unlike a singular, overarching regulation, the roadmap is structured into several policy pillars, addressing key sectors such as industry, business, technology development, and, critically, ethics. Minister Hafid revealed the urgency of this aspect, stating during a visit to the Spectrum Frequency Monitoring Office in Gowa, South Sulawesi, in June, “Here’s a small preview: the very first rule will most likely focus on AI ethics.”
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The proposed AI ethics framework is comprehensive, designed to cover moral principles and responsibilities inherent in the development and application of AI. It will tackle vital issues including transparency in AI applications, ensuring developer accountability, robust data protection measures, and actively preventing bias or discrimination within AI systems. The Minister underscored the pressing need for these ethical regulations, particularly in light of the increasing proliferation of AI-generated manipulative content on social media, which she believes highlights the necessity for strong ethical norms in AI governance. The development of this white paper involved a 443-member task force, comprising representatives from government, industry, academia, and civil society, ensuring a broad and inclusive approach to shaping Indonesia’s AI future.
