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AI regulation in Türkiye

Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026 · reviewed by Bhaskar Bhatt

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In brief

Türkiye has 2 recorded AI policy instruments, 1 of them binding. National AI strategy 2021–2025 as policy; draft AI law pending in parliament; KVKK AI guidance. Regulators include Cumhurbaşkanlığı Dijital Dönüşüm Ofisi (Digital Transformation Office), Kişisel Verileri Koruma Kurumu (KVKK).

Type: Country
Region: Asia
Instruments recorded: 2
Binding instruments: 1
In force: 0
Regulators: Cumhurbaşkanlığı Dijital Dönüşüm Ofisi (Digital Transformation Office), Kişisel Verileri Koruma Kurumu (KVKK)
Updates and RSS: RSS feed for new changes
Verification: Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026

Overview

Türkiye adopted its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2021–2025 in August 2021 (Digital Transformation Office of the Presidency and Ministry of Industry and Technology) and updated the action plan for 2024–2025. A draft Artificial Intelligence Law was submitted to the Grand National Assembly in June 2024 but has not been enacted; the Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK) has issued AI recommendations. Türkiye signed the Council of Europe Framework Convention on AI.

What is the current regulatory status?

National AI strategy 2021–2025 as policy; draft AI law pending in parliament; KVKK AI guidance.

Binding rules versus guidance

Binding: Draft Artificial Intelligence Law (2024). Strategy or guidance: National AI Strategy 2021–2025.

Key policy instruments

Türkiye Bill Proposed Binding once adopted

Draft Artificial Intelligence Law (2024)

Yapay Zekâ Kanunu Teklifi (Artificial Intelligence Law proposal submitted to the Grand National Assembly, June 2024)

A short framework bill proposing principles for AI (safety, transparency, fairness, accountability, privacy), a risk-based approach with registration of high-risk systems, operator obligations and penalties, and supervision by designated authorities, broadly modelled on the EU AI Act.

Verified 26 Sep 2026 Official source

Türkiye National strategy Adopted

National AI Strategy 2021–2025

Ulusal Yapay Zekâ Stratejisi 2021–2025 (National Artificial Intelligence Strategy)

Published by Presidential Circular in August 2021, the strategy sets six priorities: training AI experts and increasing employment, supporting research and innovation, access to quality data and technical infrastructure, regulations to accelerate socio-economic adaptation, strengthening international cooperation, and accelerating structural and workforce transformation. Its action plan was updated for 2024–2025.

Adopted 20 Aug 2021 Verified 26 Sep 2026 Official source

Instruments at a glance

Native-language names are shown where the record carries one; a blank means the source is in English or the name is not yet recorded.

AI policy instruments recorded for Türkiye
Instrument	Type	Status	Binding	Key date	Source
Draft Artificial Intelligence Law (2024)	Bill	Proposed	Binding once adopted	—	Official
National AI Strategy 2021–2025	National strategy	Adopted	Voluntary	20 Aug 2021	Official

Timeline

Every dated event on the recorded instruments: publication, adoption, entry into force, application and deadlines. Future dates are marked.

20 Aug 2021 · National AI Strategy 2021–2025 adopted

No future deadlines are recorded for Türkiye; past milestones are listed on each policy page. New dates reach the calendar feed: Türkiye feed · how it works

Latest changes

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No change events recorded yet.

Applicable sectors, use cases and obligation areas

Use cases: AI in public services Generative AI and foundation models
Sectors: Cross-sector / all sectors
Obligation areas

How to use this information

Open the official source on each instrument before relying on any date or obligation.
Treat strategies and guidance as signals of coming regulation, not as binding requirements.
Check data-protection, consumer, employment and sector law that applies to AI systems regardless of AI-specific instruments.

Official government and regulator sources

National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2021–2025
Digital Transformation Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye · 2021-08-20 · Tier 1 source

Cite this record

AIPolicyTracker (2026). “AI regulation in Türkiye”. https://aipolicytracker.org/jurisdictions/turkiye (accessed 27 October 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.

BibTeX

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  title        = {{AI regulation in Türkiye}},
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  url          = {https://aipolicytracker.org/jurisdictions/turkiye},
  urldate      = {2026-10-27},
  note         = {Data licensed CC BY 4.0. Accessed 27 October 2026}
}

Frequently asked questions

Does Türkiye have an AI law?

Binding instruments are recorded but not yet in force: Draft Artificial Intelligence Law (2024).

Who regulates AI in Türkiye?

Cumhurbaşkanlığı Dijital Dönüşüm Ofisi (Digital Transformation Office) (National AI strategy coordination); Kişisel Verileri Koruma Kurumu (KVKK) (Data-protection authority; AI recommendations).

What is the status of AI regulation in Türkiye?

National AI strategy 2021–2025 as policy; draft AI law pending in parliament; KVKK AI guidance.

Is there a national AI strategy in Türkiye?

Yes: National AI Strategy 2021–2025 (2021).

What is binding and what is only guidance in Türkiye?

Binding: Draft Artificial Intelligence Law (2024). Strategy or guidance: National AI Strategy 2021–2025.

Disclaimer: informational only, not legal advice. Verify every claim against the linked official sources and consult a qualified lawyer before acting.