The Good Fight Audrey Tang on “Misinformation”
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Mar 29, 2025 
Audrey Tang, Taiwan's first digital minister and a trailblazer in tech-driven democracy, discusses the complex landscape of misinformation and its impact on social media. She highlights innovative Taiwanese strategies to combat false information while upholding free speech. Tang also explores the necessity of interoperability among social platforms to reduce censorship and enhance engagement. Additionally, she shares insights on using humor for effective public health messaging and the importance of empowering youth in shaping a resilient democracy.
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Contested Information
- Focus on "contested information," not just misinformation.
- Contested information prioritizes polarization potential over strict truth/falsehood.
Taiwan's Deepfake Ad Response
- Taiwan used community notes to address deepfake ads featuring NVIDIA's Jensen Huang.
- The solution involved digital signatures and platform liability, limiting scams without censorship.
Combating Misinformation
- Focus on actor and behavior layers, not content, to avoid censorship.
- Implement KYC for ads and "selective disclosure" for user identity verification.
