TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Here are the highlights: Why TikTok Refuses to Be Regulated in Indonesia's Broadcasting Bill; No Ban on Indonesian Workers Entering Japan, Confirms Embassy in Tokyo; and Indonesians Still Worry About AI, Study Reveals Why.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Why TikTok Refuses to Be Regulated in Indonesia's Broadcasting Bill
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - TikTok Indonesia rejects the plan to regulate digital platforms in the Revised Broadcasting Law (RUU). TikTok Indonesia's Head of Public Policy and Government Relations, Hilmi Adrianto, stated that digital platforms based on user-generated content (UGC) like TikTok are already regulated within a content moderation framework under the supervision of the Ministry of Communication and Digital.
Therefore, they are requesting that Commission I of the House of Representatives (DPR) not be regulated by the same regulations as conventional broadcasters. "We recommend that UGC platforms not be regulated under the same regulations as conventional broadcasters to avoid legal uncertainty," Hilmi said during a public hearing with Commission I of the DPR in Senayan, Jakarta, on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
2. No Ban on Indonesian Workers Entering Japan, Confirms Embassy in Tokyo
The Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo has stated that the information circulating about the ban on Indonesian workers entering Japan in 2026 is inaccurate. The embassy emphasizes that the information is not official and has not been conveyed by either the Indonesian or Japanese government.
According to the press release received in Jakarta on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, the Japanese government has never conveyed such information, and the issue is not part of the official discussions between the Indonesian and Japanese governments.
3. Indonesians Still Worry About AI, Study Reveals Why
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A study led by the Cambridge Industrial Innovation Policy (CIIP) revealed that a majority of Indonesian society is still worried about the existence of artificial intelligence (AI). Similar concerns were also found in Malaysia and Cambodia. These findings contrast with Vietnam, Thailand, and Singapore, where people are more optimistic about the benefits of AI.
In the latest survey, only 33 percent of Southeast Asian society believed that AI brings benefits to the public, as opposed to the global average of 39 percent.
"We also looked at the aspects of AI from the digital trade, industrial policies, labor policies, and other topics," said Carlos López-Gómez, a researcher from the Cambridge Industrial Innovation Policy, IfM Engage, University of Cambridge, during an interview with Tempo at the United Nations (UN) office in Jakarta on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
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Indonesians in Japan Urged to Uphold National Image Amid Rising Concerns
1 jam lalu
The embassy in Tokyo also encouraged Indonesians to maintain harmonious relationships with each other and with the Japanese community.
Google Discover Rolls Out AI Summaries, Threatens News Traffic
2 jam lalu
Google has begun rolling out an AI-powered summary feature within Discover, its primary news feed on the Google Search app for iOS and Android.
Indonesians Still Worry About AI, Study Reveals Why
5 jam lalu
Public trust in digital transformation, including AI, is waning due to the increasing cyber threats, especially fraud.
Why TikTok Refuses to Be Regulated in Indonesia's Broadcasting Bill
6 jam lalu
TikTok rejects the plan to regulate digital platforms in the Revised Broadcasting Law (RUU) in Indonesia.
No Ban on Indonesian Workers Entering Japan, Confirms Embassy in Tokyo
9 jam lalu
The Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo has stated that the information circulating about the ban on Indonesian workers entering Japan in 2026 is inaccurate.
Meta Acquires AI Voice Technology Startup PlayAI
20 jam lalu
Tech giant Meta Platforms Inc. has finalized its acquisition of PlayAI, a startup specializing in AI-based voice technology.
Elon Musk Confirms Grok AI to Debut in Tesla Vehicles "Very Soon"
21 jam lalu
Elon Musk announces the integration of Grok, xAI's chatbot, into Tesla vehicles
TikTok Indonesia: 63% of Monetized Creators Earn Above Minimum Wage
22 jam lalu
TikTok Indonesia says 8 million creators earn from monetization, while 21 million sellers on its platforms boost economic activity.
Japan Forms New Agency to Oversee Foreign Residents Amid Public Concerns
23 jam lalu
The number of foreign residents reached a record high of about 3.8 million last year, though this still represents only 3% of Japan's total population
House Holds Public Hearing on Broadcasting Bill with Google, TikTok
23 jam lalu
The meeting intended to gather input on the Broadcasting Bill from social media platforms including Google, Meta, TikTok, and YouTube Indonesia.
