Legislative Developments For Artificial Intelligence In Turkiye

With the rapid expansion of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and its integration into all areas of life, it has become essential to establish a legal framework that regulates the safe and ethical development, distribution and use of AI systems, considering the complexity and unique characteristics of this technology.

In addition to promoting the safe, transparent, and human rights-respecting development of AI technologies, and aiming to protect the safety, rights, and freedoms of users and society, the European Union Artificial Intelligence Act ("AI Act"), which is the first legal regulation in this field, was approved by the European Parliament on March 13, 2024 to ensure the ethical development of AI and the protection of personal data. Finally, the AI Act was also approved by the Council of the European Union on May 21, 2024. As a pioneering regulation, it is considered that the AI Act will guide many countries in determining their national policies and