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Taiwan's AI Basic Act took effect on 14 Jan 2026 as a principles-based framework law, with MODA's risk classification framework (Jul 2026) guiding sector regulators' forthcoming rules.

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1Upcoming deadlines

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In force (2)

  • AI Basic Act
    LawLegislative Yuan; National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) as competent authority; Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA)Binding

    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.

    In forceEffective 14 Jan 2026
  • MODA AI Risk Framework
    GuidelineMinistry of Digital Affairs (MODA)Non-binding

    Framework issued under Article 16 of the AI Basic Act for sector regulators to build risk-based AI rules, using a four-step process (inventory AI use scenarios, identify, assess and respond to risks) and a taxonomy of 3 risk categories and 20 sub-categories.

    In forceEffective 7 Jul 2026

What the rules require

Obligation types found across Taiwan's instruments. Filled dot: imposed by a binding instrument. Ring: guidance only.

Risk classificationAI Basic Act, MODA AI Risk Framework
Transparency to usersAI Basic Act
Labelling AI contentAI Basic Act
Data governanceAI Basic Act
Government use of AIAI Basic Act

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