# AI rules in Taiwan

Taiwan's AI Basic Act took effect on 14 Jan 2026 as a principles-based framework law, with MODA's risk classification framework (Jul 2026) guiding sector regulators' forthcoming rules.

- **Approach:** AI framework law
- **Key bodies:** National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA)
- **Last reviewed:** 4 Oct 2026

## Rules (2)
- [AI Basic Act](https://wheresthe.ai/rule/tw-ai-basic-act-2026/index.md): In force, Law, effective 14 Jan 2026. Framework law setting seven principles for AI, designating NSTC as the central competent authority and tasking MODA with an AI risk classification framework; sector regulators are to issue risk-based rules, high-risk AI products must carry clear warnings, and government may restrict or prohibit harmful AI uses. It imposes no immediate operational obligations on private companies.
- [MODA AI Risk Framework](https://wheresthe.ai/rule/tw-moda-ai-risk-classification-framework-2026/index.md): In force, Guideline, effective 7 Jul 2026. Framework issued under Article 16 of the AI Basic Act for sector regulators to build risk-based AI rules, using a four-step process (inventory AI use scenarios, identify, assess and respond to risks) and a taxonomy of 3 risk categories and 20 sub-categories.

## Upcoming deadlines
- 14 Jan 2028: Deadline for government to amend or adopt laws and administrative measures to conform with the Act (2 years after entry into force) ([AI Basic Act](https://wheresthe.ai/rule/tw-ai-basic-act-2026/index.md))

## Programmes and facts
- MODA AI Risk Classification Framework v1.0 released 7 Jul 2026 (3 risk categories, 20 sub-categories)

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