The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indonesian ICT Partnership Association (ICT Watch) as part of the AI Literacy Summit series. The agreement was signed by ICT Watch Executive Director Indriyatno Banyumurti and the Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy, Prof. Dr. Rr. Siti Murtiningsih, M.Hum., marking a shared commitment to strengthening collaboration between academia and civil society.
ICT Watch is an organization that has initiated various digital literacy movements in Indonesia, including internetsehat.id. The partnership is aimed at advancing education, research, and community engagement within the Faculty of Philosophy UGM, particularly in the areas of digital literacy, technological development, and artificial intelligence (AI).
Through this collaboration, both parties are opening broader opportunities for academic engagement. The scope of cooperation includes the provision of guest lecturers, internship and fieldwork programs, community service initiatives, as well as the involvement of students and faculty members in various training programs organized by ICT Watch. In addition, the Faculty of Philosophy UGM and ICT Watch have agreed to develop a Center for Humanity & Technology as a platform for interdisciplinary studies and practices exploring the relationship between technology and humanity.
The partnership is expected not only to strengthen digital literacy within the academic environment but also to deliver tangible contributions to society through critical and ethical approaches to technology use. The collaboration between philosophical perspectives and civil society initiatives is seen as essential in responding to the increasingly complex dynamics of digital transformation.
The MoU will remain in effect for three years from the date of signing, with the aim of expanding collaborative networks and generating sustainable programs that benefit higher education and society.