The utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has the potential to propel Indonesia's digital economy to approximately USD 366 billion or about Rp 5,820 trillion in the future. Mira Tayyiba, the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, highlights that Indonesia boasts a tech-savvy young population. Consequently, Indonesia's digital economy continues to experience significant growth.

"Indonesia's digital economy has surged from USD 41 billion in 2019 to USD 77 billion in 2022," stated Mira in Jakarta on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.

To stimulate the growth of Indonesia's digital economy, the government has taken strategic measures, including investments in digital infrastructure development, enhancing digital literacy among the population, and harnessing emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence. According to a Kearney report, the adoption of artificial intelligence is projected to make a substantial contribution to Indonesia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

"The utilization of AI is projected to contribute USD 366 billion to Indonesia's GDP in 2023," says Mira.

Indonesia is preparing to enter an era increasingly dominated by digital and emerging technologies. The Indonesian government has formulated the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy for the period 2020-2045 to anticipate these developments. This document underscores the importance of ethical AI development and implementation, as well as the need for transparent, accountable, and fair AI-related policies.

"AI systems must be designed to be transparent in decision-making, accountable for their actions, and fair in how they treat various segments of society," Mira states.

"Indonesia is committed to harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and digital governance to drive inclusive, empowering, and sustainable digital growth. International cooperation is also recognized as crucial in achieving these goals."