Dr Nuurrianti Jalli is a Visiting Fellow at the Media, Technology and Society Programme at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. She is also a Research Affiliate at the Data and Democracy Research Hub at Monash University, Indonesia, and an Assistant Professor at the School of Media and Strategic Communications at Oklahoma State University.
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Articles by Nuurrianti Jalli (13)
When TikTok Live Went Dead in Indonesia: Digital Sovereignty and Systemic Risk
Nuurrianti Jalli
TikTok Live’s anticipatory suspension during nationwide protests in Indonesia last month shows the influence of Jakarta’s interventionist digital governance. Such suspensions hurt small businesses and can fuel misinformation.
How TikTok’s Visual Politics Shaped Indonesia’s 2024 Election
Nuurrianti Jalli|Ika Ningtyas|Yearry Panji Setianto
Through TikTok, Prabowo Subianto successfully rebranded himself from being a controversial figure to being a relatable leader. TikTok’s emphasis on short-form entertaining content simplifies complex political issues into meme-worthy visuals. While this encourages engagement from younger audiences, it risks trivialising critical political discussions and reducing voters’ decision-making into emotional reactions.
Malaysia’s Metadata Controversy: Surveillance in the Guise of Statistics
Nuurrianti Jalli
The Malaysian government's directive to collect mobile phone metadata from telecom providers has sparked much unease. It should implement stronger safeguards to demonstrate accountability.
Malaysia’s AI Flag Fiascos: The Need for Digital Governance
Nuurrianti Jalli
Recent incidents involving AI-generated depictions of the Malaysian national flag underscore the need for capacity building to instil AI literacy.
Artificial Intelligence is Intensifying South China Sea Disputes in the Philippines
Nuurrianti Jalli|Angel Martinez
AI-generated propaganda is being used to distort reality and disinform the public, even gathering support for military escalation in already troubled waters.