Progress

Current status
in force
14 Jan 2026 in force
23 Dec 2025 adopted
13 Sep 2024 processing consultation
15 Jul 2024 in consultation

Scope

Implementers
Chinese Taipei
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Prohibition of goods and services
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
Government Branch
executive
legislature
Government Body
central government
parliament
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

14 Jan 2026
in force

Artificial Intelligence Basic Act including prohibition of goods and services enters into force

On 14 January 2026, the Artificial Intelligence Basic Act including prohibition of goods and services entered into force. The Act applies to artificial intelligence (AI) applications across the digital economy. The Act provides that where AI applica…

Event type law
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body central government
23 Dec 2025
adopted

Legislative Yuan adopted Artificial Intelligence Basic Act including prohibition of goods and services

On 23 December 2025, the Legislative Yuan adopted the Artificial Intelligence Basic Act. The Act will apply to artificial intelligence (AI) applications across the digital economy. The Act will provide that where AI applications harm the life, body,…

Event type law
Action type adoption
Government branch legislature
Government body parliament
13 Sep 2024
processing consultation

National Science and Technology Council closes consultation on Artificial Intelligence Basic Act including prohibition of goods and services

On 13 September 2024, the National Science and Technology Council closes the consultation on the draft Artificial Intelligence Basic Act. The draft would set out 7 governance principles to guide artificial intelligence (AI) research, development and…

Event type law
Action type consultation closed
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body
15 Jul 2024
in consultation

National Science and Technology Council opened consultation on Artificial Intelligence Basic Act including prohibition of goods and services

On 15 July 2024, the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) opened a public consultation on the draft Artificial Intelligence Basic Act until 13 September 2024. The draft would set out 7 governance principles to guide artificial intelligence…

Event type law
Action type consultation opened
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body