US AI crackdown era looms: Taiwan firms urged to steer clear of policy red lines

Taiwan’s trade negotiation representatives with the US have highlighted that Washington’s expectations for artificial intelligence (AI) policies are evolving at a rapid pace. This makes it increasingly difficult for Taiwan to make binding commitments. With America’s AI Action Plan positioning the country as a global hub for AI development, an era of stringent regulation is expected—focused on comprehensive supply chain oversight and efforts to curb China’s AI progress.