Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze: 1) What is the legal basis of artificial intelligence technology? 2) How does AI function in defense systems? 3) What are the country's defense efforts in dealing with AI threats?. This research is a type of normative juridical research with a legislative approach, a conceptual approach, and a case study. The results of the study show that: 1) The ITE Law as a positive law that applies in Indonesia groups AI into electronic systems and agents where if referring to the characteristics of AI from the definition of electronic systems contained in the ITE Law, there is a lot of harmony because AI has a way of working, one of which is collecting data and then processing it even to the analysis stage and has the ability to convey electronic information in accordance with the what is contained in "Article 1 Number 5 of the ITE Law". 2) The use of AI in defense mostly exists in six main areas, namely; Weapons targeting and autonomous weapons, Surveillance (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance), Cybersecurity, Homeland security, Logistics, and Autonomous vehicles. 3) To achieve the desired goals in dealing with AI threats in defense and providing support for the security and defense of the State, ways are needed), among others; Establishment of adequate policies, laws and regulations as a basis, Strengthening intelligence capabilities, Development of the domestic defense industry, sustainable recruitment and training of human resources, Integrated force building among the main components, reserves and supporters, and Conducting bilateral, multilateral cooperation at the regional and international levels

Keywords: Effort, Defense, State, Facing, Threats, Artificial Intelligence