Indonesia Eyes AI for New Tax Revenue

Key Summary:
- AI platforms remain underutilized as taxable digital objects
- VAT and income tax could capture AI growth
- Indonesia ranks among top ChatGPT user globally
The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in Indonesia presents a growing opportunity for the government to monetize as a source of the country’s tax revenue.
Context: Executive Director of the IEF Research Institute, Ariawan Rahmat, highlighted the urgent need for the Indonesian government to respond to the rapid expansion of cross-border AI technologies.