A first in Türkiye! The "Artificial Intelligence" bill has been submitted to the Turkish Grand National Assembly: Fines and prison sentences are on the way for those who do not comply.
Attorney Halil Öztürk , a member of parliament for Kırıkkale and a member of the Turkish Grand National Assembly's Justice Commission, has submitted a bill to the Turkish Grand National Assembly to prevent the misuse of artificial intelligence. The bill, signed by Öztürk, includes provisions such as clarifying the legal framework of AI systems, clearly defining the responsibilities of users and developers, removing content that violates personal rights and threatens public safety within six hours, banning discriminatory datasets, and granting the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK) emergency intervention authority in situations that threaten election security.
The bill also mandates that deepfake content generated using AI be explicitly labeled "generated by AI." The draft law also proposes fines of up to 10 million Turkish Lira and access bans for content providers and developers who violate these obligations.
Öztürk stated that the rapid increase in the use of artificial intelligence programs has created legal gaps, threatening public safety and individual rights. Öztürk said, "With the prepared proposal, the concept of artificial intelligence is clearly defined for the first time. Individuals who give commands to artificial intelligence that constitute a crime are considered direct perpetrators and fall under Article 125 of the Turkish Penal Code. Furthermore, content that violates individual rights or threatens public safety must be removed within six hours; otherwise, access is blocked."
(MHP Kırıkkale Deputy and TBMM Justice Commission Member, Lawyer Halil Öztürk)
Öztürk stated, "Today, a nation's security is no longer shaped solely by its borders, army, or economy; it is also shaped by its presence in the digital world. Cyberattacks, digital manipulations, fake news, and perception management operations are new threats that target the will of the nation, overshadow electoral processes, and undermine public order. It must not be forgotten that societies that cannot master, direct, or oversee artificial intelligence will become captives of this technology. With this proposal, we are saying: let's not allow manipulation through technology."
Öztürk stated that the bill is not just a legal document but also a commitment to Turkey's digital independence, saying, "This bill is not just a legal document but also a commitment to Turkey's digital independence. Just as we developed our domestically produced UAVs, SIHAs, and defense industry for national defense, we will establish our own legal order, security system, and ethical rules in the digital realm. As the world races for control of artificial intelligence, Turkey must be an actor in this race, not just a follower, but a player who sets the rules and protects its national interests."
Öztürk stated that the proposed law would strengthen the security of citizens, the functioning of democracy, and the state's digital sovereignty, adding, "We will continue to work to protect the rights of the Turkish nation and state, maintain public order, and ensure that future generations have access to a safe digital world." (İHA) This content was published by Enes Çırtlık .
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