Indonesia is set to revise its copyright laws to address the impact of generative AI, potentially becoming the first Southeast Asian nation to incorporate AI-specific provisions.

The draft bill, reviewed by Reuters, grants copyright privileges to individuals using AI for content creation, bans AI from imitating creators' styles, and mandates disclosure of AI use.Tech platforms would need to compensate news publishers for content aggregation, link previews, and AI training.

The legislation also requires AI-assisted works to demonstrate human involvement for copyright protection, while fully AI-generated content is excluded.Concerns have been raised by companies like Google, which warned that overly broad regulations could hinder innovation and compliance.The government is still seeking input on the draft, which could face challenges in balancing creative rights with technological advancement.The bill reflects global efforts to regulate AI's role in copyright, with similar debates ongoing in the EU and US.Indonesia's move aligns with its push for AI adoption, including participation in international agreements to shape global AI governance.