PERMIKOMNAS urges the government to block Platform X over the deployment of its AI feature, Grok, in Indonesia and to hold the company accountable for its negligence.

Jakarta — The National Association of Informatics and Computer Science Students (PERMIKOMNAS) expresses serious concern and issues a firm criticism of X for negligence and a lack of accountability in the deployment of its artificial intelligence (AI) feature, Grok, in Indonesia.

PERMIKOMNAS considers that the launch and operation of Grok have proceeded without adequate governance readiness, safeguards, and legal compliance—particularly in relation to Indonesian regulations and social norms. This situation risks creating broad opportunities for the misuse of AI technology that could harm the public, violate human rights, and undermine the principles of national digital security.

X’s Negligence in User Protection

Based on PERMIKOMNAS’s observations of developments in the digital space, X has not, to date, demonstrated strong and transparent prevention mechanisms against the misuse of Grok, especially with regard to:

• Visual manipulation and deepfakes, which may violate individuals’ rights to their image and privacy;

• The production and distribution of obscene or pornographic content, which contradicts Indonesian legal standards and cultural norms;

• The use of user data and content without adequate protection, potentially violating core principles of personal data protection.

This negligence indicates that X prioritizes technological expansion and business interests over user safety and legal compliance in the countries where it operates.

Potential Violations of Indonesian Law

PERMIKOMNAS emphasizes that the misuse of Grok may directly intersect with multiple Indonesian regulations, including:

• The Personal Data Protection Law (UU PDP), concerning the processing of personal data and the consent of data subjects;

• The Electronic Information and Transactions Law (UU ITE), particularly provisions related to the distribution of content that violates decency standards and defamation;

• The newly revised Criminal Code (KUHP), which regulates offenses related to decency and acts that degrade human dignity.

In this context, X cannot hide behind claims of “technology neutrality.” As an Electronic System Operator (PSE), X has a legal obligation to ensure its system is not used as a vehicle for unlawful conduct.

Global One-Size-Fits-All Approach and Weak Local Compliance

PERMIKOMNAS also highlights X’s global approach that tends to standardize AI policies without sufficiently accounting for local legal, social, and cultural contexts. This reflects weak adherence to local compliance and responsible AI governance.

Indonesia is not a testing ground for technology without regulation. Any digital innovation operating in Indonesia must comply with national laws and respect the values upheld by Indonesian society.

PERMIKOMNAS Demands and Recommendations

As a national student organization in informatics and computer science, PERMIKOMNAS firmly issues the following demands:

1. X must conduct a comprehensive evaluation of Grok in Indonesia, including temporary suspension if it is proven to pose serious risks;

2. Implement strict technical safeguards, including limiting high-risk features, locally contextualized content moderation, and effective reporting mechanisms;

3. Provide public transparency regarding how Grok works, how data is processed, and what measures are in place to prevent abuse;

4. Actively coordinate with the Government of Indonesia, particularly the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs, to ensure legal compliance;

5. Assume moral and legal responsibility for the social impacts arising from negligent AI implementation.

A Warning to Global Digital Platforms

PERMIKOMNAS warns that non-compliance and negligence by global digital platforms are not merely technical issues—they are issues of digital sovereignty and citizen protection. If X continues to ignore these obligations, firm regulatory measures—including administrative sanctions up to access restrictions—are legally and ethically justified.

PERMIKOMNAS reiterates that AI must be developed responsibly, ethically, and in the public interest. Technological innovation must never be used as an excuse to disregard the law, human rights, or the safety of Indonesia’s digital space.

PERMIKOMNAS will continue to monitor this issue and stands ready to promote critical dialogue among the government, digital platforms, and civil society to build a safe, fair, and sovereign Indonesian digital ecosystem.

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