Implementing Unesco's Recommendation on The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Indonesia: Challenges and Prospects in Global Ai Governance

Purpose:This article examines how Indonesia adopts and implements international norms on artificial intelligence (AI) as stipulated in the UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, not merely as a domestic policy agenda but also as part of the broader framework of Global AI Governance.Methodology:The study employs Global Governance theory and also analyzes Indonesia’s position within the global AI governance landscape and examines the dynamics of Indonesia’s role in adopting and implementing UNESCO’s AI ethics norms.Findings:The study finds that Indonesia has adopted UNESCO AI Ethics through a multi-level norm diffusion process involving global, regional, and domestic governance actors. However, the country remains in a transitional stage of norm internalization due to the absence of a comprehensive AI-specific regulatory framework.Implications:The findings highlight the need for stronger AI governance through comprehensive regulations and institutional mechanisms to ensure the ethical, secure, and responsible development of AI in Indonesia.