Making Risk Governance Clear: AI Basic Law Set to Become a Corporate Accelerator
Making Risk Governance Clear: AI Basic Law Set to Become a Corporate Accelerator
At the end of last year, the Legislative Yuan passed the third reading of the "Artificial Intelligence (AI) Basic Law." This legislation positions AI development as a national policy, emphasizing the state's role in promoting AI and the principles that must be followed. It specifically focuses on mitigating risks related to potential damages to human life, body, liberty, and property, while preventing discrimination and disinformation.
2026 / 01
07
Legislative Yuan Passes
Legislative Yuan Passes "AI Basic Law" Before End of 2025; NSTC Named Competent Authority as Industry and Academia Watch Closely
Just before the end of 2025, the Legislative Yuan finally passed the third reading of the "Artificial Intelligence Basic Law" (hereinafter referred to as the "AI Basic Law"), designating the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) as the competent authority. As Taiwan's first regulation specifically targeting AI, its impact on industry and society is being closely watched by government, industry, and academia.
2026 / 01
06
California Passes
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
02
"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
30
Book Recommendation - Born Free, Walking in Chains
Book Recommendation - Born Free, Walking in Chains
2025 / 10
29
Facing Trump 2.0's
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
29
Executive Yuan approves draft bill for basic law on AI
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
28
Executive Yuan to Review Draft
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
27
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