AI Copyright Rules are at the centre of Indonesia’s proposed new regulations aimed at protecting journalists, publishers and digital content creators from the unauthorised use of their work by artificial intelligence companies. Under the proposed rules, digital platforms and AI companies may have to obtain prior permission and sign licensing agreements before displaying news content or using copyrighted material to train AI models.
The proposed AI Copyright Rules also seek to ensure that publishers receive regular royalty payments whenever their content is used commercially. The move addresses growing concerns that technology companies benefit financially from articles, photographs and other creative works without adequately compensating their original creators.
Other provisions under discussion include restrictions on AI systems imitating the distinctive writing styles of individual authors and creators. The government is also considering whether content generated entirely by AI without meaningful human involvement should receive copyright protection.
The proposed framework aims to recognise human creativity, protect intellectual property and establish fair payment practices in the rapidly expanding AI industry. If approved and implemented, Indonesia’s approach could influence discussions on copyright protection and AI regulation in other countries.