California Passes "Transparency in Frontier AI Act": First U.S. Law Specifically Targeting Large Corporations Like OpenAI Takes Effect
Governor Gavin Newsom of California signed the landmark "Transparency in Frontier AI Act" (SB 53) on September 29, 2025, aimed at enhancing transparency in the development of frontier AI models by corporations.
2025 / 11
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"Made in America" Year One: Harvard Scholar Warns Taiwan of Tariff Wars and Capital Flows, Predicts Supply Chain Reshuffle
The year 2025 marks the "Made in America" inaugural year. Harvard scholar Chen-Tso (Wesley) Chu has warned Taiwan to pay attention to two main issues—the escalating tariff wars and the shift in capital flows—and suggests that the Taiwanese supply chain is likely to face a new round of reshuffling.
2025 / 10
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Facing Trump 2.0's "Made in America": Taiwan Cannot Rely Solely on TSMC
Since the advent of Trump 2.0, there has been a vigorous push for the "Made in America" and reciprocal tariffs policies. Although TSMC has established a U.S. facility, this is merely the beginning of Taiwan's new role. As industrial parks and technological firewalls become the latest battlegrounds, Taiwan must establish a dual strategy of institutionalized cooperation and core technology protection.
 
2025 / 10
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Executive Yuan approves draft bill for basic law on AI
The Executive Yuan on Thursday approved the draft bill for a basic law on artificial intelligence (AI), intending to create an environment conducive to AI development and application and to promote Taiwan as an "AI island."
2025 / 08
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Executive Yuan to Review Draft "Artificial Intelligence Basic Act": Establishing Foundational Principles, Risk Framework, and Worker Support
The Executive Yuan is scheduled to discuss and approve the draft "Artificial Intelligence Basic Act" tomorrow. In addition to clearly defining the basic principles for the research and application of AI, the draft also stipulates that AI applications should be prevented from causing illegal activity, unnecessary collection of personal data should be avoided, and unemployed workers displaced by AI should receive vocational assistance. Furthermore, the Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) is mandated to promote an internationally aligned AI risk classification framework that references international standards or regulations.
2025 / 08
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Scholar: AI Basic Act Can Balance Regulation and Innovation, Guiding Industry Self-Governance
Regarding the legislative process for the Artificial Intelligence Basic Act currently underway in the Legislative Yuan, Li-Ching Chang, Chair Professor at Shih Chien University and Executive Director of the International Artificial Intelligence and Law Research Foundation, stated that to balance government regulation and industrial innovation, legislation can be used to guide operators to enhance their self-governance capabilities. This includes regularly updating specifications for labelling and data management, and dynamically adjusting regulations as technology evolves to prevent the law from becoming an obstacle to innovation.
 
2025 / 08
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MODA: Draft AI Basic Act Submitted to Executive Yuan, Plans to Establish Risk Classification Framework
Regarding the legislative progress of the draft Artificial Intelligence Basic Act, Yi-Jing Lin, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA), stated that the draft has been submitted to the Executive Yuan.
2025 / 08
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President Trump's suspension of reciprocal tariffs is set to expire on July 9. This impending deadline is a matter of concern not only for Taiwan but for the entire globe. Although the White House has
President Trump's suspension of reciprocal tariffs is set to expire on July 9. This impending deadline is a matter of concern not only for Taiwan but for the entire globe. Although the White House has hinted that an extension is possible, the final decision ultimately rests with the President. Furthermore, in this rapidly changing landscape, if Taiwan does not strategize in advance, it risks being forced into a passive position amidst the global trade confrontation.
2025 / 07
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