The rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, particularly the rise of Generative AI in 2022, has accelerated changes in the operational models of human society and lifestyles. While this wave brings unprecedented opportunities for innovation, it is accompanied by human rights risks that cannot be ignored.
In the wave of the AI era, Taiwan must simultaneously implement human rights protections and sustainable development to ensure that technological progress does not come at the expense of equality and dignity. Therefore, based on relevant international human rights conventions, this document takes stock of the impact of AI development on human rights. Combining international human rights trends with local observations, it proposes recommendations across six major dimensions: Elimination of Discrimination, Protection of Privacy, Mitigation of Misinformation and Disinformation, Combating Deepfake Pornography and Child Sexual Exploitation, Effective AI Governance, and Equal Participation in Digital Transformation and Sustainable Development. These recommendations aim to assist the State in reducing human rights risks and ensuring fair and sustainable development while promoting AI innovation and digital transformation.
This document constitutes policy recommendations from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to the government. While not legally binding, it serves as a critical reference for the government in formulating or amending AI-related policies, regulations, and governance frameworks.