December 23, 2025
The Legislative Yuan today passed the third reading of the "Artificial Intelligence Basic Law," symbolizing the official entry of Taiwan's legal system into a new era of AI jurisprudence. The International Artificial Intelligence and Law Research Foundation for (hereinafter referred to as the Foundation), an organization dedicated to long-term AI legal research, welcomed the completion of the legislation. However, the Foundation noted that the true challenge lies ahead: concretely implementing the legislative spirit and policy directives of the AI Basic Law into individual statutes.
In March 2023, the Foundation pioneered a civil draft of the AI Basic Law, triggering a legislative wave across the nation. Subsequent bills proposed by both ruling and opposition parties were influenced by the Foundation's version. Key concepts incubated in the Foundation's draft—such as risk-based regulatory norms, diverse governance models for establishing guidelines or codes of conduct, and core AI legal principles including human autonomy, sustainable development, transparency and explainability, fairness and non-discrimination, and accountability—are reflected in the final legislation.
Earlier in December, the Foundation recommended establishing an Executive Yuan-level committee to serve as a platform for inter-ministerial communication and government decision-making—a proposal that garnered support from the Legislative Yuan. Consequently, the AI Basic Law stipulates that the Executive Yuan shall establish a "National AI Strategy Special Committee." Convened by the Premier, this committee will bring together heads of relevant agencies, local government leaders, and representatives from industry and academia to meet at least once a year to jointly discuss national AI development strategies.
Chang Li-ching, CEO of the Foundation, stated that with the legislation of the AI Basic Law complete, competent authorities must "get moving" once the President promulgates the act. With the AI Basic Law acting as the locomotive, agencies should immediately initiate the formulation or amendment of relevant laws to meet the demands of the coming AI era.
Chang emphasized that legislation related to the technology industry is particularly urgent in the face of global technological competition, as it is vital for maintaining the international competitiveness of Taiwan's tech sector. Simultaneously, acknowledging that AI applications could impact labor rights, Chang called for a comprehensive review of laws regarding labor protections and employment counseling mechanisms to prevent negative social impacts.
Furthermore, as AI applications—particularly generative AI—become increasingly widespread and challenge existing legal norms, AI legal education must keep pace to prepare civil society for the AI age. The Foundation affirmed it will continue to gather resources and make concrete contributions to AI legal research and education in Taiwan.
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