Jakarta, May 4 -- Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria has called for urgent exploration of new business models for the media industry, given the increasing dominance of digital platforms.

"To ensure the press remains strong, healthy, and continues its democratic role, we must find innovative business models," he stated on Sunday.

Patria's remarks underscored the growing concern about media business sustainability in Indonesia, highlighting the potential for alternative models, such as collaborative efforts to combat misinformation on social media.

"Emerging technologies, like AI, present both challenges and opportunities," he added.

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