Türkiye Unveils AI Action Plan for 2026-2030

Türkiye is embarking on a new phase of development with its Artificial Intelligence Vision and Action Plan for 2026-2030. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan introduced the plan, which is structured around four key areas: "Discover, Benefit, Produce and Govern." This initiative builds upon Türkiye's 25 years of digitalization and aims to establish a data-driven administration.

The nation's most significant competitive advantage in AI stems from its successful development of autonomous defense technologies, particularly its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) ecosystem. This military expertise in computer vision, sensor fusion, and autonomous navigation is now being applied to civilian fields like fintech, healthcare, and logistics, fueling a growing AI startup scene and attracting venture capital.

Türkiye's advanced Digital Government infrastructure provides a rich source of public data, which, combined with a young, tech-savvy population, creates a strong foundation for developing localized AI systems. To further advance its goals, the country plans to expand large-scale research centers and national supercomputing capacity to cultivate top-tier R&D talent.

Geopolitically, Türkiye's strategic position as a bridge between civilizations and its role as a NATO ally allow it to cooperate with Western networks while pursuing global technological collaborations. This balancing act supports digital autonomy and maximizes technological gains. Initiatives like developing common large language models with the Organization of Turkic States and exploring partnerships in semiconductors are also underway.