Artificial Intelligence, Digital Rights, and Human Dignity in Indonesia’s Tech Regulation

Abstract

This paper investigates the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), digital rights, and human dignity in Indonesia’s emerging tech regulatory landscape. As Indonesia continues to develop its digital economy, concerns about the ethical implications of AI technologies, including surveillance, data privacy, and discrimination, have become increasingly urgent. The study examines Indonesia’s existing regulatory frameworks on AI, focusing on data protection laws, privacy rights, and digital freedoms. It explores how Indonesia’s laws align with international human rights standards, particularly the protection of individual dignity and autonomy in the digital space. Through an analysis of recent legal developments, including the Personal Data Protection Law and the draft Cybersecurity Bill, the paper critiques the limitations of these frameworks in addressing the rapid growth of AI technologies. The research highlights the need for stronger protections against algorithmic bias, discrimination, and the misuse of personal data, stressing that human dignity must remain central to any technological advancements. The study calls for a holistic approach to digital rights that includes ethical AI development, robust privacy protections, and transparency in tech governance.