2023 was all about Artificial Intelligence or AI; this tech darling’s worldwide rise is poised to continue in 2024. AI’s benefit is well documented as its application continues to evolve. Naturally, issues and downsides are also anticipated, and many pundits predicted that AI-related dispute will increase in 2024. Hence, it was no surprise that 2023 closes with The New York Times suing OpenAI and Microsoft for alleged IP rights infringement. The New York Times alleges OpenAI of developing its AI by using The New York Times’ publication without due regard of intellectual property rights.
The trend in Indonesia is no different when it comes to AI. In anticipation of negative impacts from its increasing use, the Indonesian government has taken steps to regulate it. Similar to positions undertaken in other jurisdictions, the Indonesian government also adopted a ‘soft law’ approach to AI governance, where ethical guidelines are the norm.
In this client update, we will take a closer look at the two most recent guidelines on AI governance framework, which were issued almost simultaneously by the Ministry of Communication and Informatics and the Financial Services Authority (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan or “OJK“).
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