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Indonesia to Require AI Platforms to License Copyrighted Content

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Express Tribune ·

Indonesia is rewriting its copyright law to require AI platforms to license content from publishers, potentially becoming Southeast Asia's first such regulation. The move targets Google and other AI companies, mandating compensation for news and creative works used in training. The draft law is expected to be finalized this year, following global trends like the EU's AI Act.

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While Indonesia's move signals growing regulatory momentum, enforcement against global tech giants will be the real test of its impact.
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