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Wednesday 18 June 2025
Commentary: Taiwan AI bill under question amid legislative and industry discord
Taiwan's parliament stalled the proposed "AI Basic Law" due to a lack of consensus, prompting calls for the suspension of efforts to achieve comprehensive legislation until there...
Thursday 12 June 2025
Government, opposition legislators disagree over AI bill review process
A legislator of Taiwan's opposition party Kuomintang (KMT) Ju-chun Ko has leveraged his position as chair of the Education and Culture Committee to schedule a review of the Artificial...
Thursday 5 June 2025
Taiwan's digital economy reaches NT$1 trillion milestone, says Digital Affairs Minister
Taiwan's digital economy has grown by leaps and bounds in 2024 with more than NT$1 trillion (approx. US$33.3 billion) in output value for the year, reaching the milestone earlier...
Friday 16 May 2025
Why Taiwan’s AI bill is still stuck in limbo
The Executive Yuan has yet to set a clear timeline for passing the draft of Taiwan's AI Basic Act and submitting it to the Legislative Yuan for review, sparking dissatisfaction among...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Taiwan weighs AI basic law in face of national security concerns
The Taiwanese government has reservations about the AI ​​Basic Law it is drafting over national security and risk management concerns, referencing the legislative approaches...
Friday 9 May 2025
Taiwan unveils new 4-year cybersecurity program to strengthen resilience in AI era
To strengthen Taiwan's cybersecurity resilience, the Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) has unveiled the Seventh National Information and Communication Security Development Program...
Thursday 8 May 2025
Taiwan's AI bill unlikely to be reviewed this legislative session
The Taiwanese government needs to further revise its AI bill, and there is no timetable for when it will be forwarded to the parliament for review, according to Minister of Digital...
Friday 2 May 2025
AI Basic Act bill overhaul to be expedited, says Taiwan Premier
Current KMT legislator Ju-chun Ko is striving to shepherd the draft bill for the AI Basic Act through its third reading, continuing the work of former fellow KMT legislator Jason...
Tuesday 1 April 2025
Taiwanese government launches NT$10 billion AI investment fund
Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) and the National Development Fund (NDF) announced on March 31 the official launch of the "Enhanced AI Startup Investment Program," aimed...
Tuesday 25 March 2025
Has Taiwan's AI Basic Act stalled again? NSTC: No competent authority designated in new law
Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) announced in November 2023 plans to introduce the AI Basic Act, but the bill has yet to reach the Legislative Yuan for substantive...
Thursday 20 March 2025
Taiwan's AI Basic Act drafts reveal regulatory divide
Taiwan's AI Basic Act is nearing introduction, with lawmakers from both the ruling and opposition parties submitting four distinct draft versions. These drafts differ significantly,...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Taiwan's digital economy on track for NT$1 trillion milestone, but budget cuts cast shadow
Taiwan's digital economy has reached an annual output of NT$800 billion (approx. US$24.36 billion) and is projected to surpass NT$1 trillion by 2026, driven by the rapid expansion...
Saturday 8 February 2025
AI drives digital industry growth: Taiwan software sector expected to reach NT$1 trillion in 2026
The emergence of generative AI (GenAI) technologies like ChatGPT and DeepSeek is expected to drive growth in Taiwan's information service software and cybersecurity industries. The...
Friday 7 February 2025
Taiwan extends cybersecurity shield to critical infrastructures after DeepSeek AI ban
Taiwan's Executive Yuan convened a meeting in February 6 to discuss cybersecurity concerns surrounding DeepSeek AI, a Chinese open-source AI platform, calling for strict precautions...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
Taiwan's submarine cable cut near China raises gray-zone concerns, again
Taiwan's digital infrastructure faced challenges again as two submarine cables connecting Taiwan and the Matsu Islands were completely severed on January 22, marking the latest in...