Empowering Citizens and International Cooperation in AI Development

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The chapter emphasizes the importance of empowering citizens and international cooperation in AI development to combat disinformation, strengthen democracy, and prioritize AI safety. It discusses Taiwan's significant role in AI due to chip production and advocates for a cautious yet optimistic approach towards managing AI risks through initiatives like the Audrey Tang Upgrade Plan.

What does a functioning democracy look like in the age of artificial intelligence? Could AI even be used to help a democracy flourish? Just in time for election season, Taiwan’s Minister of Digital Affairs Audrey Tang returns to the podcast to discuss healthy information ecosystems, resilience to cyberattacks, how to “prebunk” deepfakes, and more.

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