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Turkiye’s Parliamentary Artificial Intelligence Committee has completed a comprehensive draft report laying the foundations for a new AI law and institutional reforms, arguing that the country has the potential to lead the world in artificial intelligence if it adopts a long-term, coordinated strategy.
The 860-page report calls for a Turkiye-specific artificial intelligence law, the creation of a national AI authority, and the creation of a permanent parliamentary committee focused on advanced technology and innovation.
The report emphasizes that future regulations should be tailored to Turkiye’s own social, economic and security needs, rather than imitations from abroad, with a clear vision to position Turkiye as a global AI frontrunner by 2030.
According to the report, Turkiye’s main advantages in artificial intelligence include a young and relatively educated population, a strong university ecosystem, a strategic geographical location and accumulated experience in the defense industry.
The commission argues that these factors provide a solid foundation for domestic AI development and international competitiveness.
At the same time, the report also identifies key weaknesses, including limited access to high-quality data, a lack of specialized talent, gaps in digital infrastructure, and regulatory barriers that slow innovation.
Health, education, agriculture and defense have been highlighted as priority areas where Turkiye could play a pioneering role.
However, the Committee also highlights sector-specific risks.
In the healthcare sector, ethical concerns, data privacy, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities are seen as factors that can undermine public trust.
The report points out the risk that AI technology could be used asymmetrically by terrorist organizations in the defense sector, posing significant security challenges.
In the education sector, it warns that student data privacy is at risk and the proliferation of non-standard digital systems is creating compatibility issues.
Some of the key recommendations include accelerating the development of Turkish AI models and launching a national language dataset program.
Additionally, AI applications should be expanded to the judiciary, digital finance, e-commerce, and defense sectors.
The report also proposes a legal ban on AI systems that manipulate human will or force individuals to take actions they would not take.
Official data shows that although the adoption of AI in Turkiye is still in its early stages, it is increasing markedly, especially among young people and highly educated people.
According to figures released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), 19.2% of the population uses AI tools.
The highest usage rate was 39.4% for 16-24 year olds, followed by 30% for 25-34 year olds.
