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Chen: AI Policy and Legal Frameworks to be Proposed for Next Generation of Taiwan's 'National Defense Mountains'

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • KMT Chairwoman Charlena Chen plans to release a white paper on AI policy and legal frameworks to foster Taiwan's next generation of "national defense mountains."
  • She emphasized the need for policies and laws to adapt to AI's transformative impact, ensuring economic benefits are shared broadly.
  • Chen proposed public computing power and data for small and medium enterprises and suggested Taiwan become a global AI sandbox.

Kuomintang (KMT) Chairwoman Charlena Chen announced plans to release a comprehensive white paper outlining policies and legal frameworks for artificial intelligence (AI). Chen stated that Taiwan must establish a proactive policy and legal environment to navigate the profound, transformative changes brought by the AI era.

Chen aims to foster Taiwan's next generation of "national defense mountains" – a term referring to strategic, high-value industries – by integrating private sector strength with supportive government policies and funding. She drew a parallel to John F. Kennedy's moon landing initiative, stressing that ambitious goals, though difficult, require bold vision coupled with practical support.

We decided to do this thing, not because it was easy, but because it was hard.

— Charlena ChenQuoting John F. Kennedy to emphasize the need for bold vision and practical support in developing AI policy.

Highlighting the potential for AI to revolutionize industries and lifestyles, Chen stressed that legal and policy frameworks must evolve to ensure new technologies serve human well-being. She raised concerns about AI's role in decision-making, emphasizing that humans should set goals and utilize AI as a tool.

AI is already rapidly changing manufacturing and service industries.

— Charlena ChenDiscussing the impact of AI on various sectors in Taiwan.

Chen also addressed Taiwan's economic disparity, noting that while high-tech industries like TSMC have driven growth, the benefits are concentrated among a few. She called for AI's economic gains to be shared more widely, particularly with traditional and service industries that form the backbone of Taiwan's employment. To support small and medium enterprises, she proposed offering shared public computing power and data, preventing them from being overshadowed by larger corporations.

Chen envisions Taiwan becoming a global "sandbox" for AI development, creating exemplary models for shared prosperity and societal adaptation. This includes rethinking education and social welfare systems to ensure sustainability and equitable benefit distribution in the AI age.

How can Taiwan create the next generation of national defense mountains?

— Charlena ChenOutlining her vision for Taiwan's future in the AI era.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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