Legal Literacy - Attendance artificial intelligence (AI) or artificial intelligence has a significant influence on human life. The existence of AI not only impacts technological, business, and economic developments, but also has a disruptive effect on the legal sector.

Through this article, we will discuss artificial intelligence and its influence on the legal profession.

Understanding Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Referring to the Indonesian Dictionary (KBBI), artificial intelligence or artificial intelligence is a computer program that mimics human intelligence, such as making decisions, providing a basis for reasoning, and other human characteristics.

Meanwhile, the Circular Letter of the Minister of Communication and Informatics Number 9 of 2023 concerning the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence defines AI as a form of programming on a computer device in carrying out data processing and/or processing carefully.

Implementation artificial intelligence in Indonesia has brought major changes to efficiency and innovation in various sectors of people's lives.

Regulations on Artificial Intelligence

The use of AI as the latest technology requires governance so that it can be run safely and effectively. The application of regulations on artificial intelligence is important to reduce the risk of impacts and losses that may arise. That way, threats that may arise from technological developments artificial intelligence can be minimized.

In this case, Deputy Minister of Communication and Informatics (Wamenkominfo) Nezar Patria stated that Indonesia does not yet have specific regulations regarding artificial intelligence. However, the use of this technology can still be accommodated through existing policies such as the Law on Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE) and Government Regulations (PP) on the Implementation of Electronic Systems and Transactions (PSTE).

In addition, the Indonesian government through the Ministry of Communication and Information has issued Circular Letter of the Minister of Communication and Informatics of the Republic of Indonesia Number 9 of 2023 concerning the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence. The Circular Letter (SE) explains several things, such as what artificial intelligence is and the ethics that apply.

Referring to the SE above, artificial intelligence ethics is the foundation that regulates ethical principles and norms in the implementation of programming based on artificial intelligence which is based on the values of inclusiveness, transparency, humanity, and security in the management of available data resources.

The development of ethical guidelines for artificial intelligence aims to ensure that the technology is used with consideration of ethical principles, caution, safety, and is oriented towards positive impact.