Threatening State Stability, Experts Discuss the Dangers of Digital Terrorism and AI Ethics  

Cyber challenges - from funding terrorism threats to funding terrorism threats - are discussed in the Digital Communication and AI Ethics: Challenges in Facing Cyber Threats. This event took place in Seminar Room I of the Rectorate Building of Jayabaya University on Wednesday, June 10. (IST)

JAKARTA - The massive digital transformation and the development of artificial intelligence (AI) have strategic consequences for human life. On the one hand, AI offers high efficiency. But on the other hand, this technology holds great potential for abuse - ranging from deepfake content, disinformation, to complex cyber attacks that risk disrupting state stability.

Responding to this phenomenon, Jayabaya University collaborated with the Indonesian International Admission to hold a public discussion entitled "Digital Communication and AI Ethics: Challenges to Face Cyber Threats". This event took place in Seminar Room I of the Jayabaya University Rectorate Building on Wednesday (10/6/2026).

3 Digital Space Foundation: People, Process, and Technology

As the first speaker, the Director General of Digital Space Supervision of the Ministry of Komdigi RI, Inspector General of Police. Dr. Alexander Sabar, S.I.K., M.Si, appreciated the relevance of this international seminar with the dynamics of the times.

"This theme is very relevant to the reality we face. This issue is not just an academic topic, but part of the daily work of the state in maintaining the Indonesian digital space," explained Alexander Sabar.

He added that if in the 20th century the main public space was in physical squares, then in the 21st century, the largest public space of the Indonesian people has moved to the digital realm.

Although AI was created to help various sectors of life, Alexander reminded that this technology is often used by irresponsible parties for criminal acts. Therefore, he emphasized the importance of maintaining the balance of three main foundations: People, Process, and Technology.

"Cybersecurity incidents occur not because of weak technology, but because of humans. Technology is just a tool, effectiveness is determined by humans and their management," he said while reminding the public to always verify before amplifying information.

This public awareness was also echoed by the Indonesian International Admissions Executive Board, Misriyah, in his remarks.

AI Regulation: Optimizing Existing Laws

This international seminar also presents a row of leading keynote speakers, including:

H.E. Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage (Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Indonesia and Southeast Asia 2023-2024) Dr. Kris Wijoyo Soepandji (Visiting Fellow University of S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies Singapore & Executive Director of Accept International)

In addition, legal and cyber security experts such as FHUI Lecturer Dr. Edmon Makarim, Faisal Wibowo, Lecturer of the Master of Law at Jayabaya University Dr. Mohamad Ismed, and Chairman of the Indonesia Cyber Security Forum Ardi Sutedja were also present.

In his presentation, Edmon Makarim explained that AI can be adopted by the government to help the decision-making process. However, to minimize the risk of automation, clear technical rules are needed.

"To minimize the possibility of risk, technical rules are needed. So it doesn't have to be requested a special law, but it can optimize the old provisions. In fact, the new law is not new, but is built from the existing legal system," said Edmon, who is also the Dean of FHUI for the 2019-2023 period.

AI in the Academic Realm: Anticipating the Bad Effects and Terrorism

The importance of AI education in the higher education environment was emphasized by the Chairman of LMH Jayabaya, drg. Hj. Yulia Muslim Taher. According to him, the socialization of the wise use of AI is very urgent so that bad impacts such as data manipulation and disinformation can be suppressed.

"Socialization education on the use of AI for students or the community is needed so that there will be no more negative impacts on society. Indeed, we must be wiser to use it," said Yulia.

A more worrying perspective is presented by the Head of International Relations of FISIP Jayabaya, Dr. (Cand) Laila Indriyanti Fitria, M.Si. He highlights how AI and digital spaces are now beginning to be exploited by radical groups for acts of terrorism.

"AI actually supports human activities, including groups with bad intentions, such as acts of terrorism," said Laila.

This UI doctoral student in Criminology explained that the digital space must receive serious attention, both in preventive efforts and in combating the spread of radical ideology.

"Terrorist acts can spread and motivate further actions through digital spaces. One of the interesting things is the distribution of funds for action through digital access," he added.

In conclusion, Laila emphasized that the academic world has a great responsibility to protect society from this threat. "Education related to digital space and AI is important, starting from academics who are expected to be agents of change," he concluded.