Legal Responbility for the Misuse of Artificial Intelligence in Criminal Offenses in Indonesia: Artificial Intelligence

Junaidi Junaidi; Rozlinda Mohamed Fadzil; Tharin Phanuphong Vejasak

doi:10.25299/uirlrev.2026.vol10(1).24400

Authors

Junaidi Junaidi Faculty of Law, Universitas Sjakhyakirti
Rozlinda Mohamed Fadzil Faculty of Law, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Tharin Phanuphong Vejasak Faculty of Law, Chulalongkorn University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25299/uirlrev.2026.vol10(1).24400

Keywords:

Artificial Intelligence, AI-Enabled Crime, Criminal Liability, Legal Accountability, Justice

Abstract

Basically, artificial intelligence (AI) is a program or machine created by humans that aims to mimic human abilities in various types of tasks. Considering that Indonesia does not yet have specific regulations regarding AI, the ability of AI to act like humans raises legal issues, especially when AI commits criminal acts that harm others. The research method used is normative juridical research, which employs a statutory approach and a conceptual approach. Laws and regulations related to the subject of the research are evaluated through a legislative approach. The analysis results show that AI can only be considered as a legal object in Indonesian positive law. Humans are absolute legal subjects and possess awareness and intent in actions carried out through AI, the creators and users of AI are responsible for AI's actions in criminal law

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