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Artificial Intelligence Basic Act

In forceLawBinding人工智慧基本法

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.

Why it matters

Obligations for businesses will arrive through sector regulators' rules built on MODA's risk framework, so watch each regulator in your sector.

What it requires

Risk classificationLabelling AI contentTransparency to usersData governanceGovernment use of AI
SourceLaws & Regulations Database of the Republic of China (Taiwan): https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=H0160093Secondary: https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/insight/publications/2026/01/taiwan-ai-basic-act Checked against the source on 4 Oct 2026. Passed by the Legislative Yuan 23 Dec 2025; promulgated 14 Jan 2026 and effective on promulgation.

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Artificial Intelligence Basic Act. Legislative Yuan; National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) as competent authority; Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA). Status: In force. wheresthe.ai, https://wheresthe.ai/rule/tw-ai-basic-act-2026/ (verified 4 Oct 2026).

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