Government Reviews Development Of Artificial Intelligence In Domestic And Global

Vice President Ma'ruf Amin gave a speech at the Indonesia Digital Financial Economy Festival (FEKDI 2023) in Jakarta, Wednesday (10/5/2023). (ANTARA/Imatul Silfia)

JAKARTA - Vice President Ma'ruf Amin said the Indonesian government continues to review the development of artificial intelligence (AI) at the domestic and global levels.

"To welcome the era of the use of artificial intelligence, the Indonesian government also continues to review and observe domestic and global developments to produce effective policies," said Ma'ruf Amin as quoted by ANTARA, Wednesday, May 10.

The Vice President alluded to the predictions of economists and financial institutions at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic about there will be many jobs replaced by robots and machines, because robots cannot catch the COVID-19 virus.

However, two years later, these predictions were not proven. This leads us to be more precise in drafting policies so that the development of digital technology can actually generate optimism for bright prospects for our workers," said Ma'ruf Amin.

The vice president invited all parties, from the government, industry and economic players, academics and scientists, to the community to collaborate in responding to technological developments.

Ma'ruf Amin also hopes that the relevant ministries and institutions can create digital talents that can balance the complexity of digitalization.

In addition, the Vice President asked stakeholders to form an effective, innovative, inclusive, and sustainable digital ecosystem so that it can be accessed by all people in the country. This can be realized by expanding access to digital financial products and services in various remote areas of Indonesia.

According to him, there has been a shift in people's behavior that transitions from conventional transaction patterns to digital during the pandemic. This shift occurs because digitalization is the most effective solution to help people who do not have flexibility regarding physical movement.

Therefore, with the expansion of access to digital financial services, the Vice President hopes that there will be an increase in financial inclusion that can encourage the purchase of a strong, sustainable, and more equitable national economy.