Ministry of Agriculture Emphasizes the Importance of Accurate Data and AI Mastery to Strengthen Public Communication AI will only work effectively if supported by correct and credible data sources. Red: Dwi Murdaningsih

REPUBLICA.CO.ID, JAKARTA – The Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) asserts that the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) technology is a strategic necessity in facing the rapid flow of information in the digital era. However, this capability must be supported by accurate and verified data to ensure that the resulting information remains objective, accurate, and beneficial for the public. Chief Expert for Agricultural Communication, Imam Wahyudi, emphasized that AI will only work effectively if supported by correct and credible data sources. He cited the BPS as the primary reference for national data. “The use of AI must be balanced with accurate data. We can take data from the BPS, which is competent in the field of national data,” said Imam during the Journalism Training of the Communication and Information Services Bureau of Kementan at the P3D Kementan Building, Bogor, West Java, on Wednesday (26/11/2025). According to him, data is key in processing information that ...