Audrey Tang
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.
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Former minister of digital affairs Audrey Tang hosted the AI x Democracy Forum in Taipei.
Minister Lin touts tech governance
Taiwan· 2026-01-27
Audrey Tang became Taiwan’s youngest cabinet minister at 36, illustrating the potential of young leaders.
Liberia’s Youngest Youth Minister: A Historic Moment – and a Systemic Test | Opinion
Liberia· 2026-01-26
Audrey Tang is Taiwan's former Digital Minister and a thought leader for digital democracy.
KI-Agenten könnten demokratische Wahlen beeinflussen, mahnen Experten. Wirklich?
Switzerland· 2026-01-23
Audrey Tang is a Taiwanese programmer and cyberambassador who spoke about using AI to boost democracy.
AI can help shore up democracy: TangTaiwan· 2025-12-03Audrey Tang is a Taiwanese civic hacker and technologist who will be honoured with a Right Livelihood award.
After landmark climate win, lawyer hopes for a ‘new legal order’ to protect Indigenous rights | Pacific islands
United Kingdom· 2025-11-29
Confirmed speakers at this year's event include Taiwanese Minister Without Portfolio Audrey Tang.
Tsai Ing-wen arrives in Berlin for freedom conferenceTaiwan· 2025-11-10
Former minister of digital affairs Audrey Tang is to speak at the Berlin Freedom Conference.
Tsai Ing-wen to speak at Berlin Freedom ConferenceTaiwan· 2025-11-05
Audrey Tang is a former programmer and hacker who became a prominent representative of Taiwan as a Digital Minister.
Interview mit Audrey Tang, Trägerin des „Alternativen Nobelpreis“ Right Livelihood - Kultur
Germany· 2025-10-18Audrey Tang received the Right Livelihood Award for using digital technology to empower citizens and advance democracy.
Audrey Tang receives humanitarian prizeTaiwan· 2025-10-01
Audrey Tang is awarded for demonstrating how technology can deepen trust and give millions a direct role in shaping politics.
De får alternativa Nobelpriset 2025
Sweden· 2025-10-01
Audrey Tang is Taiwan’s Cyber Ambassador and served as Taiwan’s first digital affairs minister.
Taiwan’s model for digital democracy goes globalTaiwan· 2025-06-26
Cyber ambassador Audrey Tang is a founding member of the group, and serves in a technologist role.
CEC joins global AI election advisory group pioneersTaiwan· 2025-06-13
Audrey Tang discussed the challenges of democracy and division in society.
ケニア出身の作家、グギ・ワ・ジオンゴ氏が死去 植民地主義を批判：朝日新聞
Japan· 2025-05-29
Audrey Tang warns about the potential for division in Japan due to digital technology.
オードリー・タン氏、日本への警鐘 デジタル技術で分断は防げるか：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-05-25Audrey Tang, Taiwan's first Digital Minister, emphasizes the potential of AI to overcome societal divisions.
オードリー・タン氏、日本への警鐘 デジタル技術で分断は防げるか：朝日新聞デジタルJapan· 2025-05-25Audrey Tang, Taiwan's first digital minister, emphasized the potential of AI to overcome societal divisions during her visit to Japan.
天皇陛下、埼玉で全国植樹祭に出席 小鹿野子ども歌舞伎を鑑賞 [埼玉県]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-05-25
Audrey Tang, Taiwan's first digital minister, emphasized the potential of AI to overcome societal divisions.
【写真まとめ】天皇陛下、全国植樹祭に出席 埼玉訪問2日目 [埼玉県]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-05-25
Audrey Tang warns about the potential for division in society due to digital technology.
オードリー・タン氏、日本への警鐘 デジタル技術で分断は防げるか：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-05-25Audrey Tang, Taiwan's first Digital Minister, emphasizes the potential of AI to overcome societal divisions.
オードリー・タン氏、日本への警鐘 デジタル技術で分断は防げるか：朝日新聞デジタルJapan· 2025-05-25Audrey Tang warns about the potential for division in society due to digital technology.
オードリー・タン氏、日本への警鐘 デジタル技術で分断は防げるか：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-05-24Audrey Tang discusses democracy.
オードリー・タン氏、民主主義を語る 自民小泉氏や立憲小川氏と対話 [自由民主党（自民党）][立憲民主党]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-05-12
Audrey Tang is the first Digital Minister of Taiwan, elected to connect the people with the government.
La Democracia como locura | El Universal
Mexico· 2025-04-20The article discusses a dialogue with Audrey Tang about leaving a broader canvas for the future.
「より広いキャンバス」を未来に残そう オードリー・タン氏との対話：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-03-15