Digital Native, But Not Ready? Tantangan dan Strategi Adaptif Generasi Muda dalam Era Artificial Intelligence

Abstract

Abstract

This study examines the challenges and risks faced by Indonesia's younger generation in facing the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly regarding the potential for the demographic bonus to become a demographic burden. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques consisting of literature studies and semi-structured interviews. The results indicate that low digital literacy, a mismatch between skills and industry needs, unequal access to technology, and a lack of AI-based training are the main challenges. These conditions increase the risk of structural unemployment among productive age groups. Based on Walt W. Rostow's modernization theory, strengthening the education system and workforce readiness is necessary. Adaptive strategies such as curriculum reform, vocational training, and cross-sector collaboration are important solutions to optimize the demographic bonus in the digital era.

Abstrak

Penelitian ini mengkaji tantangan dan risiko yang dihadapi generasi muda Indonesia dalam menghadapi perkembangan Artificial Intelligence (AI), khususnya terkait potensi perubahan bonus demografi menjadi beban demografi. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupa studi literatur dan wawancara semi-terstruktur. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rendahnya literasi digital, ketidaksesuaian keterampilan dengan kebutuhan industri, ketimpangan akses teknologi, serta minimnya pelatihan berbasis AI menjadi tantangan utama. Kondisi tersebut meningkatkan risiko pengangguran struktural pada usia produktif. Berdasarkan teori modernisasi Walt W. Rostow, diperlukan penguatan sistem pendidikan dan kesiapan tenaga kerja. Strategi adaptif seperti reformasi kurikulum, pelatihan vokasi, dan kolaborasi lintas sektor menjadi solusi penting dalam mengoptimalkan bonus demografi di era digital.