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Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Development announced the establishment of an Advanced AI Cybersecurity Risk Response Team, which will integrate government departments and critical infrastructure authorities to enhance cybersecurity capabilities in the AI era. (Image source: Central News Agency)

Facing cybersecurity challenges brought by the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, the Ministry of Digital Affairs has announced the formation of an Advanced AI Cybersecurity Risk Response Task Force. The task force will bring together relevant government agencies, critical infrastructure regulators and private-sector operators to strengthen cyber threat intelligence sharing and protection strategies.

According to a Nov. 3 report by the Central News Agency, Deputy Minister of Digital Affairs Yang Chia-ling said the cybersecurity environment faces multiple challenges this year, with AI rapidly reshaping the methods used in cyberattacks and defense. The new task force will accelerate information sharing among government agencies and jointly develop protective measures to improve Taiwan's overall cybersecurity resilience.

The Ministry of Digital Affairs' Administration for Cyber Security and the Taiwan Computer Emergency Response Team/Coordination Center (TWCERT/CC) held the 2026 Taiwan Cybersecurity Incident Response Annual Conference on Nov. 3. Under the theme "Countering AI Threats and Strengthening Intelligent Response," the event brought together representatives from industry, government, academia and research institutions to discuss cybersecurity risks and response strategies in the AI era.

While AI can improve business efficiency, data analysis and automation, it can also be used to create more deceptive phishing messages, fabricated content and automated cyberattacks. Businesses and government agencies therefore face more complex threats, including data breaches, system intrusions and the disruption of critical services.

In Taiwan, industries and public services including semiconductors, finance, energy, healthcare and communications rely heavily on digital systems. Cybersecurity protection is therefore no longer merely an internal corporate management issue; it also affects national security and the stability of society's operations.

The Ministry of Digital Affairs said it will work through cross-agency cooperation and partnerships with private-sector operators to build a more resilient cybersecurity protection system. The task force's operating model, risk notification procedures and the effectiveness of its protective measures will be key areas to watch.