Audrey Tang, Minister of Digital Affairs of Taiwan

One of the “ten greatest Taiwanese computing personalities” is Audrey Tang Feng, a free software programmer from Taiwan who also serves as the Republic of China’s (Taiwan) first Minister of Digital Affairs. As the first transgender and non-binary official in Taiwan’s highest executive cabinet, Tang was asked to join the Executive Yuan in August 2016 as a minister without a portfolio. Tang embraces “whatever pronoun people want to describe me with online” and has self-identified as “post-gender.” Tang is a key member of g0v and a leader in the Haskell and Perl communities.

2023

Taiwan is willing to share its achievements in advancing digital democracy and the appropriate application of artificial intelligence, according to Digital Minister Audrey Tang, in order to assist the international community in achieving the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The minister said as much during her address “Digital Democracy in the Age of AI” on September 19, in New York City, at the Concordia Annual Summit, which was held in conjunction with the 78th United Nations General Assembly.

Tang argues that the misuse of AI presents new risks to democratic norms. According to her, the way forward is to concentrate on plurality, or collaborative diversity, to broaden democracy’s reach through digital technology and take into consideration differences in order to find a common ground for everyone. According to Tang, when it comes to addressing moral and political dilemmas on a global basis, democracy is the best solution. He also stated that the government would keep using artificial intelligence (AI) to support deliberative democracy in accordance with the tenets of participation, advancement, and security.

The minister said, “Taiwan will not waver in its determination to defend human rights and foster equitable economic prosperity for all as a responsible stakeholder of the global community.”

Latest news about Audrey Tang

• Taiwan police have discovered the largest cryptocurrency money laundering case in the country, amounting to 320 million USDT (approx. 10.4 billion yuan). The criminal mastermind, Qiu, maintained connections with overseas gambling and fraud groups. He managed transactions of 320 million Tether coins and was arrested in June. High-value assets were confiscated, and authorities are working to unravel the operation.
• Taiwan’s FamilyMart and BitoGroup have partnered to transform FamilyMart FamiPoints into digital currencies, such as USDC, through the Taiwan FamilyMart App and BitoPro Exchange. The move aims to promote inclusivity and simplify entry into the cryptocurrency domain, as loyalty points play a significant role in Taiwan’s economy. The collaboration signifies a shift from in-store interactions to an online ecosystem, further solidifying Taiwan’s reputation as Asia’s premier Web3 hub.
• Binance is preparing to apply for a cryptocurrency exchange license in Taiwan under the Money Laundering Control Act, according to Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission. The process involves setting up a local company, applying for AML registration, and establishing a trust or performance guarantee with a local bank. Binance has already set up a local entity in Seychelles. The move follows BitShine’s withdrawal from Germany and the EU’s upcoming Markets in Crypto Assets regulation.

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