Governance

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping our industry — accelerating innovation, transforming operations, and unlocking levels of precision, efficiency, and sustainability previously beyond reach. As a leading enterprise, UMC has embraced AI as a strategic capability across business and operational functions, from automation and predictive analytics to smart manufacturing.
With this opportunity comes responsibility. AI systems must be designed, deployed, and operated with the same engineering discipline, regulatory rigor, and ethical standards that define our enterprise. Our stakeholders — including customers, employees, suppliers, and regulators — deserve AI that is secure, transparent, fair, reliable, and sustainable.
This Responsible AI Policy and Program codifies our commitments and the operational practices that bring them to life. It is endorsed by the Board of Directors, governed by a dedicated AI Governance function, and aligned with international standards. AI is not a constraint on innovation — it is the foundation of durable, trusted, and sustainable progress. We are committed to that foundation.

Principle 1. Human-Centric
Human Oversight & Intervention: AI must not be the sole basis for high-stakes decisions; apply tiered oversight by human-in-command / human-on-the-loop / human-in-the-loop.

Principle 2. Privacy by Design
Data Privacy & Compliance: Enforce lawful, necessary and proportionate processing, data minimization, purpose limitation, role-based access, and end-to-end data provenance across the full AI system lifecycle.

Responsible Artificial Intelligence Program

Note: If you have any appeals regarding contesting an AI decision or outcome, please contact the relevant channel “Privacy Protection Procedure” or “Whistleblower.”