Artificial Intelligence Basic Act (draft): requirements, deadlines and compliance actions
人工智慧基本法 (Artificial Intelligence Basic Act) – draft approved by the Executive Yuan, July 2024
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In brief
Artificial Intelligence Basic Act (draft) is a binding bill of Taiwan, issued by the Executive Yuan of Taiwan (National Science and Technology Council). It was proposed on 15 July 2024. Framework obligations on government agencies; obligations for private actors arise through sector regulation adopted under the act.
- Jurisdiction
- Taiwan
- Instrument type
- Bill
- Status
- Proposed
- Legal force
- Binding
- Issuing body
- Executive Yuan of Taiwan (National Science and Technology Council)
- Adopted
- 15 July 2024
- Official source
- National Science and Technology Council
- Verification
- Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026
What is Artificial Intelligence Basic Act (draft)?
A framework act setting seven principles for AI development and use, requiring the government to promote AI research, talent and infrastructure, to establish a risk-classification framework and safety standards, to protect personal data, labour and consumers, to provide for liability, disclosure of AI-generated content and non-discrimination, and to designate competent authorities by sector, with the NSTC coordinating.
Status note: Executive Yuan approved the draft on 15 July 2024 and sent it to the Legislative Yuan; passage and promulgation reported in late 2025 must be confirmed from the Legislative Yuan gazette before this record is updated.
Who does it apply to?
Framework obligations on government agencies; obligations for private actors arise through sector regulation adopted under the act.
- Sectors
- Cross-sector / all sectors
- Risk categories
- Not classified by the instrument
When do the requirements apply?
Executive Yuan approval date; legislative status to be confirmed.
Official sources
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National Science and Technology Council
Executive Yuan · 15 Jul 2024 · Tier 1 source
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AIPolicyTracker (2026). “Artificial Intelligence Basic Act (draft)” [AIPT-POL-0183, record version 1, verified 26 September 2026 by Bhaskar Bhatt]. https://aipolicytracker.org/id/AIPT-POL-0183 (accessed 27 October 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.
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Cite the official text alongside it: National Science and Technology Council, Executive Yuan, https://www.nstc.gov.tw/.
BibTeX
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author = {{AIPolicyTracker}},
title = {{Artificial Intelligence Basic Act (draft)}},
year = {2026},
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url = {https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/taiwan-artificial-intelligence-basic-act},
urldate = {2026-10-27},
note = {Data licensed CC BY 4.0. Accessed 27 October 2026}
}
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Record history
No change to this record's tracked fields has been recorded since 15 October 2026, when field-level history began.
Record version 1: Added in the September 2026 global coverage expansion from the official source listed; reviewer to confirm dates, status and scope against the source text. Every earlier wording is in the GitHub repository.
Frequently asked questions
Is Artificial Intelligence Basic Act (draft) in force?
No. Artificial Intelligence Basic Act (draft) is proposed and has not been adopted.
Is Artificial Intelligence Basic Act (draft) legally binding?
Yes. Artificial Intelligence Basic Act (draft) is a binding bill; the obligations it creates are legal requirements for the actors it covers.
Who does Artificial Intelligence Basic Act (draft) apply to?
Framework obligations on government agencies; obligations for private actors arise through sector regulation adopted under the act.
Where is the official text of Artificial Intelligence Basic Act (draft)?
The official text is published by Executive Yuan at https://www.nstc.gov.tw/ (National Science and Technology Council). This record links to it and is checked against it.
Disclaimer: informational only, not legal advice. Verify every claim against the linked official sources and consult a qualified lawyer before acting.