Taiwan Digital Minister Discusses AI and Cybersecurity Cooperation with U.S. Officials and Tech Companies
Taiwan's Digital Minister Lin Yi-jing recently visited Washington, D.C., to engage with U.S. officials, think tanks, and major technology companies on artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity cooperation. A primary focus of the discussions was how AI models accurately represent Taiwan's language, history, and culture, as the government aims to develop 'sovereign AI' capabilities using traditional Chinese and local data. Taiwan is also evaluating international AI models for their handling of Taiwan-related issues and sharing feedback with developers. Minister Lin highlighted concerns about 'authoritarian countries' potentially using AI to reinterpret history, emphasizing the importance for democratic nations like Taiwan and the U.S. to preserve their perspectives in the AI era. Cybersecurity was another prominent topic, with Taiwan facing approximately 2.6 million cyberattacks daily and observing hackers using AI to enhance attack efficiency. The Taiwanese delegation discussed cyber defense, threat in...
