National AI Strategy 2021–2025: requirements, deadlines and compliance actions
Ulusal Yapay Zekâ Stratejisi 2021–2025 (National Artificial Intelligence Strategy)
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In brief
National AI Strategy 2021–2025 is a non-binding national strategy of Türkiye, issued by the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye (Digital Transformation Office) and Ministry of Industry and Technology. It was adopted on 20 August 2021. Government programme; no obligations on private organisations.
- Jurisdiction
- Türkiye
- Instrument type
- National strategy
- Status
- Adopted
- Legal force
- Non-binding (guidance, strategy or standard)
- Issuing body
- Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye (Digital Transformation Office) and Ministry of Industry and Technology
- Adopted
- 20 August 2021
- Official source
- National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2021–2025
- Verification
- Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026
What is National AI Strategy 2021–2025?
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.
Who does it apply to?
Government programme; no obligations on private organisations.
- Sectors
- Cross-sector / all sectors
- AI use cases
- AI in public services
When do the requirements apply?
Dates are taken from the linked official source; a reviewer should confirm in-force and application dates before relying on them.
Official sources
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National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2021–2025
Digital Transformation Office · 20 Aug 2021 · Tier 1 source
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AIPolicyTracker (2026). “National AI Strategy 2021–2025” [AIPT-POL-0190, record version 1, verified 26 September 2026 by Bhaskar Bhatt]. https://aipolicytracker.org/id/AIPT-POL-0190 (accessed 27 October 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.
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Cite the official text alongside it: National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2021–2025, Digital Transformation Office, https://cbddo.gov.tr/en/nais/.
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Record version 1: Added in the September 2026 global coverage expansion from the official source listed; reviewer to confirm dates, status and scope against the source text. Every earlier wording is in the GitHub repository.
Frequently asked questions
Is National AI Strategy 2021–2025 in force?
Not yet. National AI Strategy 2021–2025 has been adopted (20 August 2021).
Is National AI Strategy 2021–2025 legally binding?
No. National AI Strategy 2021–2025 is a national strategy; it sets expectations rather than legal requirements, unless another instrument gives it force.
Who does National AI Strategy 2021–2025 apply to?
Government programme; no obligations on private organisations.
Where is the official text of National AI Strategy 2021–2025?
The official text is published by Digital Transformation Office at https://cbddo.gov.tr/en/nais/ (National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2021–2025). This record links to it and is checked against it.
Disclaimer: informational only, not legal advice. Verify every claim against the linked official sources and consult a qualified lawyer before acting.