(Unila): The government’s commitment to cleaning up the digital space of online gambling practices has received innovative support from academi.
Zaka Kurnia Rahman, a student from the Faculty of Engineering, University of Lampung (Unila), successfully implemented an artificial intelligence (AI) system called the GATE System under the auspices of the Ministry of Communication and Digital of the Republic of Indonesia.
This innovation comes amidst a massive surge in online gambling content targeting various segments of society. The GATE System is designed using cutting-edge technology to automatically detect thousands of suspicious domains and content, accelerating the verification process before access is taken down.
This system is expected to improve the effectiveness of oversight and strengthen government efforts to curb the spread of illegal content in the digital space. Alexander Sabar, Director General of Digital Space Supervision at the Ministry of Communication and Information, expressed his high appreciation for the breakthrough brought by this young talent from Lampung.
He emphasized that collaboration between the government and academia is a crucial factor in dealing with the increasingly complex dynamics of cybercrime.
“The GATE System is a tangible demonstration of the young generation’s commitment to national issues. This innovation aligns with our mission to eradicate online gambling. From October 20, 2024, to September 16, 2025, we successfully handled more than 2.17 million pieces of gambling content, the majority of which originated from websites and IP addresses,” he said.
Zaka explained that the GATE System integrates natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision capabilities to recognize specific patterns frequently used by online gambling sites to bypass conventional detection systems.
“The primary goal of developing this system is efficiency. With the volume of harmful content reaching millions, we need an automated ‘gateway’ capable of precisely filtering content before it reaches the execution stage by Komdigi’s technical team,” he said.
The success of this implementation is expected to set a new standard for Indonesian universities to contribute directly to national strategic projects. This achievement also reinforces Unila’s position as a higher education institution capable of producing nationally competitive technology innovators.
The government, through the Ministry of Communication and Digital, is also committed to continuously strengthening digital surveillance infrastructure. Innovations like the GATE System are projected to be a vital component in maintaining a healthy, secure, and productive Indonesian digital ecosystem. [Muzamil Kakar]
