Jakarta, April 23 -- The Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Stella Christie stressed that the development of artificial intelligence (AI) in Indonesia must be grounded in ethical principles.

She stated in a statement on Thursday that the human capacity for abstract thinking is a core advantage that must be preserved in the AI era.

According to the official, while AI relies heavily on massive datasets, humans possess the unique ability to understand concepts through limited experience.

"Our ability to create abstractions and grasp concepts from minimal data is something we must not lose. This must be safeguarded in education and daily life, as it is our competitive advantage over AI," she remarked.

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