Taiwan is expanding its military use of artificial intelligence, but researchers say institutional and technical hurdles will prevent the technology from reaching its full potential.
Taiwan is expanding its military use of artificial intelligence through new defense organizations and governance initiatives, but researchers say the technology’s full potential will remain out of reach unless the country overcomes major institutional and technical hurdles.
A new analysis by researchers Fanny Chao and Sam Bresnick identifies governance, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and workforce gaps as key barriers that could slow military AI adoption, limiting operational effectiveness and interoperability with partner forces during a future conflict.
Since 2024, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has established a Defense Innovation Office and a dedicated AI Office to accelerate the adoption of AI applications, including image recognition and cyber defense tools.
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