Battling Disinformation and Hacking a Pandemic - Taiwan's Digital Approach

Explore Taiwan's innovative approaches to combating disinformation and managing the COVID-19 pandemic in this 34-minute talk featuring Audrey Tang, Digital Minister of Taiwan. Gain insights into the Sunflower Movement, cultural differences between Taiwan and the US, and the government's strategies for tackling misinformation. Discover how Taiwan implemented digital quarantine measures, managed mask distribution, and leveraged technology to battle both viral and information outbreaks. Delve into discussions on microtargeting ads, government transparency, and the ongoing technology race, moderated by Anja Manuel from the Aspen Strategy Group.

Introduction
Sunflower Movement
Disinformation
How did the disinformation work
Cultural differences between Taiwan and the US
Is your ministry behind these memes
Microtargeting of ads
Taiwans response to the pandemic
Digital Quarantine
Masks
Battling Disinformation
Government Misinformation
Technology Race