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Artificial Intelligence Basic Act including AI authority governance enters into force

On 14 January 2026, the Artificial Intelligence Basic Act including AI authority governance entered into force. The Act designates the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) as the central competent authority and municipal and county governm…

Scope

Policy Area
Design and testing standards
Policy Instrument
Artificial Intelligence authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2024-07-15
in consultation

On 15 July 2024, the National Science and Technology Council opened a public consultation on the ba…

2024-09-13
processing consultation

On 13 September 2024, the National Science and Technology Council closes the public consultation on…

2025-12-23
adopted

On 23 December 2025, the Legislative Yuan adopted the Artificial Intelligence Basic Act. The Act wi…

2026-01-14
in force

On 14 January 2026, the Artificial Intelligence Basic Act including AI authority governance entered…