Governance of Generative AI for Public Communication: Between Productivity and the Risk of Disinformation
Learn about the governance of generative AI for public communication in Indonesia in 2026 to ensure it is productive without fueling disinformation. Consultation provided by PT Cakti Media Indonesia.
The adoption of artificial intelligence in Indonesia has reached 92 percent in terms of its use to boost national productivity, according to data from the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs. The government has launched the Indonesian Artificial Intelligence Roadmap along with a White Paper to serve as a strategic guide. Institutions that use AI without proper governance risk becoming a source of misinformation.
The Risks of Generative AI in Public Communication
Products generated by generative AI can lead to bias, misinformation, and disinformation. Strengthening AI governance is key to mitigating risks and ensuring data security.
Toward a Sovereign AI in Indonesia
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy aims to develop independently created AI solutions—or “sovereign AI”—through the AI Talent Factory program. This initiative aims to train 12 million digital talents to advance Indonesia’s technological sovereignty.
The Use of AI by Public Sector Leaders
According to the Indonesia Leadership Outlook 2026, approximately 85 percent of public sector leaders have already leveraged AI for government tasks. This trend calls for a clear governance framework within each institution.
Ethical AI Practices for Communications Teams
Verify all AI-generated content before publishing it.
Indicate that the content was created with AI assistance, when relevant.
Avoid using AI to create deepfakes or misleading content.
Protect personal data by not entering it into public AI tools.
Develop an internal policy on AI use for all communications staff.
Cakti Media's Services in the Age of AI
PT Cakti Media Indonesia helps organizations develop AI governance policies for communications, team training, and the secure integration of AI tools into content production workflows.
Source
Komdigi, “Strengthening AI Governance Is Key to Risk Mitigation and Data Security,” April 8, 2026
Komdigi, “Indonesia's Artificial Intelligence Roadmap,” October 22, 2025
Megapolitan ANTARA, “Kemkomdigi Establishes Sovereign AI Through the AI Talent Factory,” December 17, 2025
Masoem University, “Artificial Intelligence in Indonesia 2026,” April 3, 2026
LAN Indonesia, “Indonesia Leadership Outlook 2026,” April 20, 2026
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