Jakarta, July 23 -- Deputy Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Nezar Patria emphasized the government's commitment to protecting the rights of publishers and journalists amid the rapid pace of digital transformation and the growing dominance of artificial intelligence (AI).

"We want to ensure that technology, including AI, will not undermine fundamental journalistic values, but instead, strengthen independent and responsible journalism," he noted in a statement in Jakarta on Wednesday.

Patria emphasized that Indonesia is promoting a fair, inclusive digital ecosystem that supports quality journalism.

He drew attention to the drastic shift in news consumption in Indonesia, noting that 57 percent of Indonesians now rely on social m...