Taiwan Artificial Intelligence Basic Act (人工智慧基本法)

Taiwan's first AI statute, passed by the Legislative Yuan on 23 December 2025 and promulgated on 14 January 2026. A principles-based basic act: it designates the NSTC as central competent authority, requires a national AI strategy committee and a MODA-led risk classification framework, codifies seven principles including cybersecurity and safety, and sets government deadlines (impact assessments within 3 months, review of existing government AI uses within 6, internal control rules within 12, conforming legislation within 24). It imposes no immediate operational duties on the private sector.