Taiwanese Competition Law Addresses Improper AI Application
On July 15, 2024, the Taiwanese National Science and Technology Council released a draft of the Artificial Intelligence Basic Act, revealing seven basic principles, including sustainable development, human autonomy, privacy protection, security and safety, transparency and explainability, fairness and non-discrimination, and accountability, as the directions for Taiwan to enhance the development of artificial intelligence ("AI") technology and applications. Article 9 of the draft provides: "The government shall prevent the applications of AI from causing damages to citizens' lives, bod