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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…

Scope

Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Prohibition of goods and services
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2024-07-15
in consultation

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

2024-09-13
processing consultation

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

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 prohibition of goods and servic…