The utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) technology holds the potential to boost Indonesia's digital economy to USD 366 billion, equivalent to approximately Rp 5,820 trillion in the future. The Secretary-General of the Ministry of Communication and Information, Mira Tayyiba, revealed that Indonesia has a tech-savvy young population, and as a result, the country'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 (31/10/2023).

To drive the growth of Indonesia's digital economy, the government has taken strategic actions, including investments in digital infrastructure development, enhancing digital literacy among the population, and harnessing emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. According to a Kearney report, the utilization of AI 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," as per Mira.

Indonesia is gearing up for an increasingly digital era, characterized by various emerging technologies. To prepare for this, the Indonesian government has formulated the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy for 2020-2045, emphasizing the importance of developing and implementing ethical AI and transparent, accountable, and fair AI-related policies.

"AI systems must be designed to be transparent in their decision-making processes, accountable for their actions, and fair in how they treat various societal groups," said Mira.

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