Audrey Tang

Audrey Tang

politician Taiwan

Audrey Tang is a prominent Taiwanese politician and digital minister, known for her innovative approaches to government transparency and citizen engagement through technology. Born on April 18, 1981, she gained recognition as a software programmer before entering public service. Tang is particularly noted for her advocacy of open-source software and her role in Taiwan's digital democracy initiatives. She became the youngest minister in Taiwan's history when appointed in 2016, and she has been instrumental in promoting digital literacy and collaborative governance in Taiwan. Her work emphasizes the importance of harnessing technology to empower citizens and foster inclusive decision-making.

Born on Apr 18, 1981 (44 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
63,388
Power
2,169$
Sentiment
8.26
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 8.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 33,164 $2,700,000 1,319$
Taiwan 1 9.00 0.13% +0% 23,816,775 30,224 $670,000 850$
Totals 2 91,702,786 63,388 $3,370,000 2,169$
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Recent Mentions

Taiwan Taiwan: Audrey Tang is a Taiwanese programmer and cyberambassador who spoke about using AI to boost democracy. 9

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: AI can help shore up democracy: Tang

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Audrey Tang is a Taiwanese civic hacker and technologist who will be honoured with a Right Livelihood award. 8

The Guardian: After landmark climate win, lawyer hopes for a ‘new legal order’ to protect Indigenous rights | Pacific islands

Germany Germany: Audrey Tang is a former programmer and hacker who became a prominent representative of Taiwan as a Digital Minister. 9

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Interview mit Audrey Tang, Trägerin des „Alternativen Nobelpreis“ Right Livelihood - Kultur

Sweden Sweden: Audrey Tang is awarded for demonstrating how technology can deepen trust and give millions a direct role in shaping politics. 9

Dagens Nyheter: De får alternativa Nobelpriset 2025

Taiwan Taiwan: Audrey Tang is Taiwan’s Cyber Ambassador and served as Taiwan’s first digital affairs minister. 9

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Taiwan’s model for digital democracy goes global

Taiwan Taiwan: Cyber ambassador Audrey Tang is a founding member of the group, and serves in a technologist role. 8

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: CEC joins global AI election advisory group pioneers