In recognizing the vast and rapid growth of the use of AI, Indonesia has taken a significant initial step with the issuance of Circular Letter of the Minister of Communications and Informatics ("MOCI") No. 9 of 2023 concerning Artificial Intelligence Ethics ("Circular Letter") on 19 December 2023. The Circular Letter's regulatory structure falls below ministerial regulations or laws, functioning more as a soft regulation, that lacks coercive or impartial power, prompting a realization to MOCI in the development of a ministerial regulation in the use of AI.Despite its soft nature, the Circular Letter serves as a preliminary guide and foundational document for forthcoming regulations.

Dentons HPRP's lawyers, Mika Isac Kriyasa (Partner), and Thalia Kalista (Associate) have prepared a write-up on this matter.The lawyers have formulated an analysis outlining the pros and cons associated with its implementation.

The full write up can be downloaded here.

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