Publication date: January 15, 2026 | Publisher: National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
AI development and human rights
The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly the rise of generative AI in 2022, has accelerated changes in how society operates and how people live. This wave creates significant opportunities for innovation while also bringing human rights risks that cannot be ignored.
Taiwan must advance human rights protection and sustainable development alongside AI. Technological progress should not come at the cost of equality and dignity. Based on relevant international human rights conventions, this opinion reviews AI's human rights impacts and combines international trends with local observations to make governance recommendations.
Six areas for action
- Eliminate discrimination.
- Protect privacy.
- Reduce misinformation and false information.
- Prevent sexual deepfakes and child sexual exploitation.
- Establish effective AI governance.
- Enable equal participation in digital transformation and sustainable development.
These recommendations aim to help Taiwan reduce human rights risks while promoting AI innovation and digital transformation, and to support fairness and sustainable development.
Status of the opinion
The NHRC submitted this non-binding policy recommendation to the government. It may inform the development or revision of AI-related policies, laws and governance frameworks.