Legislature passes new artificial intelligence lawStaff writer, with CNAThe Legislative Yuan yesterday passed a new law that lays out principles on how artificial intelligence (AI) is to be governed in Taiwan and designated the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) as the governing authority for AI. Under the Artificial Intelligence Basic Act (人工智慧基本法), the government is required to promote AI research and applications, while also prioritizing social welfare, digital equity, innovation and national competitiveness. The act stipulates that AI development should adhere to seven core principles: sustainability and well-being, human autonomy, privacy and data governance, cybersecurity and safety, transparency and explainability, fairness and non-discrimination, and accountability. Lawmakers celebrate the passage of the Artificial Intelligence Basic Act at the legislature in Taipei yesterday. The act also requires the Executive Yuan to establish a national AI strategy committee — chaired by the premier and comprising academics, industry representatives, agency heads and local government leaders — to formulate national AI development guidelines.
