The world's first ban on AI chat tools: Indonesia government's intervention reveals regulatory dilemma

SignatureVerifier · 2026-01-10T07:41:56+00:00

Indonesia becomes the first country in the world to ban a well-known AI chat tool, due to the platform's rampant pornographic content and other deep-seated social issues. The government emphasizes the need to strengthen content review mechanisms, and in the future, more countries may take similar measures, reflecting the global urgency for AI tool regulation.

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2026-01-10 07:41:56

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【Crypto World】Indonesia becomes the first country globally to impose a ban on a well-known AI chat tool.

Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs announced on Saturday to suspend access to the application, citing a core issue: the proliferation of pornographic content. This is not an isolated incident. From Europe to Asia, governments are sounding the alarm on content regulation of AI tools, with some regions even initiating investigation procedures.

Indonesian Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Mutiya Hafid, emphasized deeper concerns in a statement: “The government places great importance on unauthorized deepfake content. Such actions directly infringe on human rights, undermine citizen dignity, and threaten the security ecosystem of the digital space.” The implication is that the problem is far more complex than just pornography — it involves identity impersonation, scam risks, information security, and a series of social governance challenges.

The department subsequently summoned executives of the relevant companies for consultations. This move signals a clear message: regulatory authorities require companies to take responsibility and improve content review mechanisms.

This wave of global regulation reflects a real dilemma: the more powerful AI tools become, the greater the risk of losing control. When technological progress encounters regulatory vacuum, governments choose to act. Indonesia’s measures may trigger a domino effect, with more countries following suit.

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DefiPlaybook

· 17h ago

According to data, the enforcement intensity of global AI content governance has increased by approximately 127% over the past 180 days. Indonesia's move marks a shift from regulatory pressure driven by public opinion to mandatory measures—what signals are behind this development worth pondering. The on-chain tracing costs for deepfake and identity impersonation are extremely high, and traditional governance methods are simply too outdated. Instead of waiting for user complaints, a swift, all-encompassing approach might be more effective. That said, could this ban be just superficial? Looking at Europe's approach—investigation procedures drag on for a year or more, and in the end, it's just a matter of paying some fines. It's worth noting that these content safety issues are essentially proxy variables for the training datasets of AI models. Regulating pornographic content ≠ regulating deepfake risks. The Indonesian government seems to have confused the key point. From the perspective of regulatory game theory, governments are actually racing to establish discourse dominance—who bans first will control the narrative. Honestly, this situation gives me the feeling that AI tools have become a new testing ground for content censorship. If this trend continues, future models might all come pre-installed with "censorship functions."

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RugPullProphet

· 21h ago

Indonesia has banned it outright, while other countries are still hesitating and holding meetings. Deepfake technology is indeed not a joke. Although the application has been banned, the core problem cannot be solved. With AI regulation and anti-fraud measures, these departments are constantly trying to plug loopholes but have never thought about how to fundamentally resolve the issues. Now, all countries are following suit and banning it, leading to another wave of regulatory storms. Honestly, what's the use if it's truly banned? VPNs should still be used. Regulatory agencies are really overthinking things. This time, they are serious. It seems AI tools have really caught the attention of governments worldwide. Regarding human rights, it feels like Indonesia is setting the tone for global regulation. So, this is the first to take the plunge. Will similar bans become the norm in the future?

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MercilessHalal

· 01-10 08:11

Indonesia's move is really tough, but banning can't stop it, as there are already agents... Speaking of deepfake technology, it definitely needs regulation. Identity impersonation scams are too outrageous, but completely banning AI doesn't seem like the solution either, right? Governments and tech companies are always playing a game of Tai Chi, seeing who will back down first... AI content moderation is truly an unsolvable problem; technology is always one step ahead of regulation. This time Indonesia has taken the lead, and Europe should be quick to follow. The wave of regulation is coming. But honestly, explicit content is just that, fake identities are truly terrifying... If ChatGPT is banned, what about other AI applications? It's just treating the symptoms, not the root cause.

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LuckyBearDrawer

· 01-10 08:10

Indonesia's ban has become a breakthrough, actually serving as a warning to the global community. Probably wrongfully accused; AI tools themselves are not at fault, it's the way people use them. Deepfakes are indeed terrifying, and impersonation scams are hard to prevent. Regulation is coming, other countries will probably follow... it's about time for the industry to clean up. But does banning it like this really help? The technology still exists; it's just hiding and seeking.

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StablecoinAnxiety

· 01-10 08:02

Indonesia bans it once they decide to ban, but to be honest, this move is a bit superficial and not a fundamental solution. Deepfake technology is truly frightening. --- It's already 2024, and countries are still trying to use bans to deal with AI? That logic is a bit funny... --- Regulating deepfake identity impersonation is indeed necessary, but banning it entirely is a bit too crude. --- It seems stablecoins need to be even more stable, and regulatory risks are about to rise again. --- Honestly, banning is only a temporary measure, and the ban will be lifted in at most three months. It's just a delaying tactic. --- Identity impersonation and scam risks are the real issues; pornography is just an excuse... --- The Indonesian government's move—will other Asian countries follow suit? I'm a bit worried.

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