Yet, the rise of generative AI introduces challenges. Malicious actors can easily fabricate countless lifelike fake accounts online, undermining the quality of public discourse. To counter this, Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs, inspired by California’s public code programs, introduced the “Digital Credential Wallet.” Aligned with international decentralized identity standards, this tool effectively eliminates fake accounts without transmitting data back to issuers—be it government or corporations—thus avoiding unnecessary surveillance.