Taiwan AI Act
AI Basic Act
Comprehensive AI Basic Act (pending) establishes seven guiding principles and risk-based classification. Note: Taiwan already has ENACTED deepfake/election AI provisions via separate laws (Criminal Code 2023, Election Law 2023, Fraud Prevention Act 2024).
Jurisdiction
Taiwan
Enacted
Dec 23, 2025
Effective
Jan 14, 2026
Enforcement
National Science and Technology Council (NSTC)
Passed Legislative Yuan December 23, 2025; effective January 14, 2026. MODA to publish risk classification framework Q1 2026.
Taiwan MODAWhy It Matters
Already has binding deepfake/election AI provisions via Criminal Code and Election Law amendments. Full AI Basic Act would create comprehensive framework. Election interference experience shapes approach.
Recent Developments
Became effective January 14, 2026. Framework law establishing AI governance principles. Sector-specific implementing regulations to follow within 24 months.
At a Glance
Applies to
Harms addressed
Requires
Who Must Comply
- AI developers and deployers
Obligations fall on:
Safety Provisions
- Seven principles: sustainability, human autonomy, privacy, security, transparency, fairness, accountability
- Risk-based classification system
- High-risk AI requires responsibility, remedies, insurance
- [ENACTED] Criminal Code amendment (Jan 2023): up to 5 years for non-consensual sexual deepfakes
- [ENACTED] Election Law amendment (Jun 2023): deepfake removal requirements
- [ENACTED] Fraud Prevention Act (Jul 2024): AI disclosure in online ads required
Compliance & Enforcement
Key Dates
Dec 23, 2025
Passed by Legislative Yuan
Mar 23, 2026
3 months: Minors/human rights/gender impact assessment published
Jun 23, 2026
6 months: Government AI risk assessments completed
Dec 23, 2026
12 months: Government AI use rules established
Dec 23, 2027
24 months: Relevant laws/regulations amended to conform
Penalties
Detailed penalties pending. NSTC to define in subordinate regulations (expected Q1 2026). May include administrative sanctions, compliance orders, and deployment restrictions.
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Focus Areas
Cite This
APA
Taiwan. (2025). AI Basic Act.
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Last updated February 11, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.