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
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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