Jakarta, June 25 -- The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs is seeking to engage regional and international partners in efforts to push artificial intelligence (AI) development.

At the 3rd UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Bangkok, Thailand, Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Nezar Patria, said that Indonesia has been developing its national AI strategy since 2020, in consultation with stakeholders at large.

"International and regional collaboration is very important so AI development not only prioritizes innovation, but also ensures fairness, affordability, and shared benefits, especially for Global South countries," he explained in a statement released on Wednesday.

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