Indonesia's AI Uses Encounter Limits in Car Repairs and Face Legal Scrutiny for Virtual Influencers

A test of artificial‑intelligence assistance for automotive diagnostics on a 2016 Honda Civic in Jakarta showed that AI suggestions can miss critical steps, such as checking main ignition‑cable voltage, leading mechanics to recommend unnecessary part replacements. The experiment highlighted that AI‑based troubleshooting remains dependent on detailed user input and cannot fully replace hands‑on inspection.

At the same time, Indonesia is grappling with the emergence of AI‑generated virtual influencers used in digital advertising. Experts warn that these avatars raise serious copyright and privacy concerns, as generative models train on millions of works without permission, potentially infringing the 2014 Copyright Law. Deep‑fake technology further complicates matters by enabling realistic replication of faces and voices, prompting calls for stricter regulation under the Personal Data Protection and electronic information laws.