Global Innovation Hub, Taipei
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) promotes democracy, human rights and economic freedom. In Taiwan, the FNF Global Innovation Hub was established in 2021. The Hub focuses on “digital transformation” and “innovation for democracy”, aiming to support the Friedrich Naumann Foundation on its way to becoming a creative innovation platform for liberalism. The Global Innovation Hub works with The Open Culture Foundation (OCF), Taiwan Youth Association for Democracy (TYAD), People Powered and other like-minded partners. Should you have questions or suggestions about our work, please contact us. You can also meet our team here.
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Register for our Ukraine and Taiwan experiences: The Resilience of Democracy panel with Ms. Oleksandra Matviichuk, 2022 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate!
On November 19, 2025, we will host Ukraine and Taiwan experiences: The Resilience of Democracy panel at Virgo and Pegasus Room, 2F, Le Méridien Taipei with Ms. Oleksandra Matviichuk, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate in 2022. If this is of your interest, please register by clicking here before November 14.
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FNF X MoCA STUDIO: "YAWUPO - You Are What U Post"
Following its acclaimed 2019 debut in Germany, YAWUPO now arrives at the Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei (MoCA Taipei) as an official exhibition, running October 18 – December 7, with a fully reimagined Taiwan edition. Partnering with the creative team and MoCA Taipei, the Hub invites the audience to reflect on their role and agency as media users, encouraging a re-evaluation of our role within the ever-evolving flow of information.
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We Proudly Supported TICTeC 2025, Where 212 Technology for Democracy Advocates from 37 Countries Inspired Each Other.
TICTeC 2025 brought together 212 experts and advocates of pro-democracy technology. They showcased their incredible digital initiatives and digital projects for democracy and shared their perspectives on how to address the current democracy crisis. We and our partners were also honoured to present our projects there: Civic Tech Project and Communities Handbook, Dream Con project, and Tainan City Council Watchbot.
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A Guide to Win Democracy Back: Civic Tech Project and Community Handbook
As a citizen, have you recently felt powerless to influence the decision-making process of public policy or to make a change in society? Do you find it more difficult to shape the development of technology than engineers or big tech companies do? Civic Tech Project & Community Handbook—From Taiwan’s g0v Community to the World: The Collaborative Wisdom of Digital Citizens is here to help you to regain your strength as an active citizen.
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Better than Human? AI-Assisted Moderation Sparks Innovative Dialogue on Deliberative Democracy
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation’s Global Innovation Hub hosted the 7th episode of its Innovation for Democracy (I4D) Café webinar series— How Can AI Facilitate Public Participation and Deliberation? Featuring Dr. Alice Siu, Associate Director of the Deliberative Democracy Lab at Stanford University, and Mr. Yen-Ting Hsu, co-founder of Taiwan Reach-Out Association for Democracy (T-ROAD), the webinar explored how AI-assisted participation platform, like Stanford’s Online Deliberation Platform, could enhance a democratic dialogue and citizen’s public participation. Beyond showcasing its features, the event prompted critical discussions on the role of AI in public discourse and its implications for democracy.
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FNF Global Innovation Hub Released “AI-Generated Disinformation in the 2024 Taiwan Presidential Election” Publication
Taiwan’s 2024 election became a battleground for AI-generated disinformation. Deepfake videos, fake social media accounts, and AI-powered news anchors spreading false narratives. A viral deepfake scandal attempted to discredit a leading presidential candidate, while AI-driven bot networks amplified pro-China messages. Though the disinformation campaign failed to sway the election outcome, it contributed to political polarization and raised urgent questions about the future of democracy. How can governments, tech companies, and traditional media counter AI-driven manipulation? The answers may surprise you.
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The Discourse on Existential Risks of Artificial Intelligence
Between panic and acceleration: The discourse on AI risks is driven by ideologies, money and geopolitical interests - often bypassing real problems. A look behind the narratives and power structures.
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