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AI governance and media credibility in ASEAN

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At the 10th ASEAN Media Forum in Manila on 30 July 2026, media leaders stressed that while AI can accelerate data collection, translation and content production, but editorial decisions must remain stay human‑led to safeguard credibility. The forum discussion cited examples such as Good News from Indonesia’s AI‑enhanced newsroom and warned about AI‑generated “hallucinations” that could spread false information. The forum referenced ASEAN’s Information and Media Work Programme (2026‑2035), which prioritises responsible AI adoption, fact‑checking, capacity‑building for journalists and public media literacy. A week later, Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital, Nezar Patria, warned that increasingly sophisticated complex AI‑driven algorithms are amplifying misinformation online. He online and announced a draft Presidential Regulation outlining a National AI Roadmap and AI Ethics framework aimed at a focused on human‑centred, risk‑based governance approach. On the same day, governance. In parallel, Indonesia’s broader AI landscape was highlighted: saw rapid expansion: researchers used generative AI to design synthetic bacteriophages targeting superbugs, while for super‑bug treatment; OpenAI placed tighter security controls on its Astra model; financial‑sector leaders warned of highlighted AI‑enabled fraud and deep‑fakes, prompting calls for cross‑sector collaboration deep‑fake threats, launching talent programmes and stricter security controls. new AI curricula. The government and religious leaders urged reiterated the need for public to verify digital information as AI‑generated disinformation spreads, and new university programmes were launched to build AI talent. Globally, OpenAI slowed development of its Astra model after internal testing flagged critical cyber‑exploitation risks, underscoring the wider security dimension verification of AI governance. Together, digital information, linking these sectoral developments show a regional shift from media‑focused discussions to comprehensive the same national effort to govern AI governance that encompasses misinformation, sectoral security, education use and ethical oversight, while keeping protect information integrity at the core. across ASEAN.

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