Jakarta, June 17 -- Indonesia's Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid on Wednesday called on ASEAN countries to develop a common artificial intelligence (AI) governance framework to prevent the technology from widening the region's digital divide.

Speaking at the Asia Economic Summit 2026 in Jakarta, Hafid said AI could accelerate economic growth, improve productivity, and strengthen competitiveness, but could also create significant risks if left unchecked.

"And this risk is not only for Indonesia but for the entire region. If access is unequal, AI will deepen the gap between those who have it and those who do not, both within our countries and between our countries," she said.

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