대만, 전국민에 44만원 ‘AI 배당’ 추진…“결실 함께 나눠야”

Taiwan's government plans to distribute a per capita "Artificial Intelligence Dividend" of 44,000 Taiwanese dollars (approximately 44,000 USD) to all citizens, aiming to share the economic fruits of the AI industry with everyone. According to Central News Agency (CNA) and other sources, Railing The, CEO of the Central Government, announced last night that Taiwan has maintained strong economic growth rates thanks to its strengths in fields such as semiconductors.

The government plans to allocate 235.7 trillion USD (10.4462 trillion USD) for the AI dividend, which must be approved by the Legislative Yuan, where opposition parties hold the majority. Taiwan is currently experiencing a surge in AI investment and equipment investment, leading to a 14.15% growth in the economy in the first half of the year compared to the same period last year.

Taiwan's largest foundry, TSMC, is producing advanced AI semiconductors to meet growing demand, contributing to the overall growth of the IT industry. Railing The predicts that the economic growth rate for this year will reach 11.05%, the highest in 39 years. The government emphasizes that economic growth should be felt by all citizens, not just the average figure.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has criticized the government's proposal, arguing that it is a financial burden during election season, while the Kuomintang (KMT) argues that the government's current financial situation allows for the AI dividend without borrowing. The increased revenue from the AI industry will also be used to increase defense spending, with the total defense budget reaching 1.125 trillion USD, or 3% of the country's GDP, becoming the first time in history.

The CEO of TSMC emphasizes that investing in defense is investing in peace, with Taiwan reinforcing its defense capabilities to maintain peace and stability in the region.