Jakarta, March 12 -- Indonesia has issued a joint ministerial decree regulating the use of digital technology and artificial intelligence in education, covering early childhood to higher education, as the government seeks to maximize benefits while limiting risks.

Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Pratikno said his office facilitated and coordinated the policy, which was signed by seven cabinet ministers in Jakarta on Thursday to guide responsible technology use across schools.

The signatories include Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian, Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar, Primary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Mu'ti, and Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Brian Yuliarto.

Also signi...