In brief
Indonesia has 3 recorded AI policy instruments, 1 of them binding and 1 in force. Instruments on record: Strategi Nasional Kecerdasan Artifisial Indonesia 2020-2045 (2020, strategy, adopted); Surat Edaran Menteri Komunikasi dan Informatika Nomor 9 Tahun 2023 tentang Etika Kecerdasan Artifisial (2023, regulation, in force); Rancangan Peraturan Presiden tentang Peta Jalan Kecerdasan Artifisial Nasional 2026-2029 (2026, strategy, proposed).
- Type
- Country
- Region
- Asia
- Binding instruments
- 1
- In force
- 1
- Verification
- Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026
Overview
Indonesia's long-range national AI strategy, prepared by a BPPT-led multi-stakeholder working group. A ministerial circular that lays out ethical values for developing and using AI, such as inclusivity, humanity, security, accessibility, transparency, accountability, personal data protection, sustainability and respect for intellectual property. A draft presidential regulation, prepared under Presidential Decree No.
What is the current regulatory status?
Instruments on record: Strategi Nasional Kecerdasan Artifisial Indonesia 2020-2045 (2020, strategy, adopted); Surat Edaran Menteri Komunikasi dan Informatika Nomor 9 Tahun 2023 tentang Etika Kecerdasan Artifisial (2023, regulation, in force); Rancangan Peraturan Presiden tentang Peta Jalan Kecerdasan Artifisial Nasional 2026-2029 (2026, strategy, proposed). Each is linked to its official source; human verification pending.
Binding rules versus guidance
Binding: Surat Edaran Menteri Komunikasi dan Informatika Nomor 9 Tahun 2023 tentang Etika Kecerdasan Artifisial. Strategy or guidance: Strategi Nasional Kecerdasan Artifisial Indonesia 2020-2045, Rancangan Peraturan Presiden tentang Peta Jalan Kecerdasan Artifisial Nasional 2026-2029.
Key policy instruments
Indonesia
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Regulation
In force
Binding
Surat Edaran Menteri Komunikasi dan Informatika Nomor 9 Tahun 2023 tentang Etika Kecerdasan Artifisial (Circular Letter No. 9 of 2023 on AI Ethics)
A ministerial circular that lays out ethical values for developing and using AI, such as inclusivity, humanity, security, accessibility, transparency, accountability, personal data protection, sustainability and respect for intellectual property. It applies to AI-related businesses and to public and private electronic system operators in Indonesia. It is soft-law guidance intended as a basis for future regulation.
Adopted 19 Dec 2023
Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026 · reviewed by AI Policy Tracker (a factual check against the official source, not a legal review or legal advice)
Official source
Indonesia
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National strategy
Proposed
Rancangan Peraturan Presiden tentang Peta Jalan Kecerdasan Artifisial Nasional 2026-2029 (Draft Presidential Regulation on the National AI Roadmap)
A draft presidential regulation, prepared under Presidential Decree No. 38 of 2025, that would establish a binding national AI roadmap for 2026-2029 alongside a companion draft regulation on AI ethics. Inter-ministerial discussion agreed four policy directions: stakeholder engagement, innovation, technology and research capability, and risk mitigation. Cross-ministry deliberations concluded in May 2026 and both drafts were submitted to the President for enactment.
Adopted 11 Feb 2026
Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026 · reviewed by AI Policy Tracker (a factual check against the official source, not a legal review or legal advice)
Official source
Indonesia
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National strategy
Adopted
Strategi Nasional Kecerdasan Artifisial Indonesia 2020-2045 (National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence)
Indonesia's long-range national AI strategy, prepared by a BPPT-led multi-stakeholder working group. It covers ethics and policy, talent, infrastructure and data, research and industry innovation, and names five priority areas: health, bureaucratic reform, education and research, food security, and mobility and smart cities. It includes quick wins and a phased implementation roadmap through 2045.
Adopted 10 Aug 2020
Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026 · reviewed by AI Policy Tracker (a factual check against the official source, not a legal review or legal advice)
Official source
Instruments at a glance
Native-language names are shown where the record carries one; a blank means the source is in English or the name is not yet recorded.
Upcoming deadlines
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No scheduled future dates recorded. Past milestones are listed on each policy page.
How to use this information
- Open the official source on each instrument before relying on any date or obligation.
- Treat strategies and guidance as signals of coming regulation, not as binding requirements.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Indonesia have an AI law?
- Yes. 1 binding instrument is in force: Surat Edaran Menteri Komunikasi dan Informatika Nomor 9 Tahun 2023 tentang Etika Kecerdasan Artifisial.
- What is the status of AI regulation in Indonesia?
- Instruments on record: Strategi Nasional Kecerdasan Artifisial Indonesia 2020-2045 (2020, strategy, adopted); Surat Edaran Menteri Komunikasi dan Informatika Nomor 9 Tahun 2023 tentang Etika Kecerdasan Artifisial (2023, regulation, in force); Rancangan Peraturan Presiden tentang Peta Jalan Kecerdasan Artifisial Nasional 2026-2029 (2026, strategy, proposed). Each is linked to its official source; human verification pending.
- Is there a national AI strategy in Indonesia?
- Yes: Rancangan Peraturan Presiden tentang Peta Jalan Kecerdasan Artifisial Nasional 2026-2029 (2026); Strategi Nasional Kecerdasan Artifisial Indonesia 2020-2045 (2020).
- What is binding and what is only guidance in Indonesia?
- Binding: Surat Edaran Menteri Komunikasi dan Informatika Nomor 9 Tahun 2023 tentang Etika Kecerdasan Artifisial. Strategy or guidance: Strategi Nasional Kecerdasan Artifisial Indonesia 2020-2045, Rancangan Peraturan Presiden tentang Peta Jalan Kecerdasan Artifisial Nasional 2026-2029.
Informational only, not legal advice. Verify every claim against the linked official sources and consult qualified counsel before acting.
