Taiwan using AI to fight disinformation campaigns, former minister says

Summary: Taiwan’s Minister of Digital Affairs, Audrey Tang, announced at the Munich Cyber Security Conference that AI is being utilized to combat disinformation, particularly from Chinese sources. A report revealed a 60% increase in false information from China in 2024, and Tang introduced the “Alignment Assemblies” project to engage citizens in addressing misinformation. The initiative uses AI to facilitate discussions and gather public concerns about information integrity.

Affected: Taiwan, social media platforms

Keypoints :

• AI technology is employed to counter disinformation on social media, especially from China.
• The National Security Bureau reported a significant increase in biased information from China, particularly on platforms like Facebook, X, and TikTok.
• The “Alignment Assemblies” project uses open-source AI to engage citizens in discussions about misinformation, enhancing public voice and transparency.