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AI: Advanced Technology Widening the Disparity Gap in Indonesia?
Jakarta, INTI - During his speech on August 13, 2024, at the Indonesia Artificial Intelligence Innovation Summit (AIIS), held as part of INTI 2024 at JI-EXPO Kemayoran Jakarta, Deputy Minister of Communication and Informatics (Wamenkominfo) Nezar Patria expressed his concerns about the disparities brought about by artificial intelligence (AI) in Indonesia. While AI offers numerous benefits, Nezar revealed that it also widens the gap across various levels—individual, institutional, and national.
Nezar identified three levels of disparity, known as the "AI Divide." The first level is Access to AI (First Level Divide), where infrastructure and AI technology are not evenly distributed across Indonesia. This disparity is primarily due to the high costs of AI infrastructure, making it accessible to only a small portion of the population. This uneven access, if not addressed, will slow down AI adoption across the country.
The second level, Ability to Use AI (Second Level Divide), highlights that not all individuals in Indonesia have the skills needed to harness AI effectively. Nezar emphasized that those who can use AI proficiently will gain far greater advantages than those who lack the necessary skills. This could create an even larger gap between technologically literate and lagging communities.
The third level is AI Data Processing Outcomes (Third Level Divide), where the results of AI-based data processing tend to be biased and favor certain groups. Nezar noted that this disparity arises because AI algorithms are often developed based on non-representative data, leading to unfair decisions and exacerbating existing social inequalities.
In his address, Nezar also highlighted the need for stringent regulation and improved oversight in AI usage across Indonesia. He stressed that the government must actively ensure that AI technology is used to reduce disparities rather than widen the divide.
The AIIS 2024 event, part of Indonesia's largest B2B technology exhibition, provided a platform to discuss these challenges. Through close collaboration between the government, the private sector, and academia, it is hoped that Indonesia can bridge the AI Divide and ensure that every segment of society benefits from AI's technological advancements.
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