Jakarta, Oct. 17 -- The National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Roadmap, currently being prepared by the government, aims to balance AI technology innovation and protection against potential risks, according to Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria.

Speaking to the press in Jakarta, Patria explained that the roadmap will promote the use of AI in several national strategic sectors, including health, education, finance, and transportation. It will also outline key principles for AI adoption, such as accountability, transparency, and copyright protection.

"We aim to maximize the use of AI while at the same time minimizing its risks," he stated.

According to him, the roadmap draft is now in the finalization stage,...