World Radio Day: The Changing Role of Radio from the Era of Combat to the Disruption of AI

Radio is an integral part of Indonesia’s long history. Since its significant emergence in the early 1930s – particularly with the founding of the Dutch East Indies Radio Institute in 1933 – this medium has played a crucial role.

Before the widespread use of television and print media, radio was the “breath” of resistance, spreading the fighting spirit of heroes to remote corners of the country. Ultimately, the radio became the silent witness and broadcaster of the most historic news: the proclamation of Indonesia’s independence.

However, as time goes on, technology evolves.

World Radio Day, celebrated every year on February 13th, now has a highly topical theme: radio and artificial intelligence (AI). This shift marks a new chapter in the way society consumes information and audio entertainment.

Every February 13th the world celebrates Global…