Türkiye’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy

<jats:p>Nowadays innovative technologies impact various aspects of the lives of people. The forefront of innovative technologies Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been among countries' strategic priorities in recent years in terms of economic development, transformation of public services, competitiveness, and social benefit. AI is now one of the primary powers behind both the global development race and technical innovation. Many countries think of AI as a means of competitive advantage and economic expansion, employing AI technology to analyze enormous volumes of public data. In this context, while governments establish national AI policies, international organizations offer shared principles and guidelines for the ethical, trustworthy, and human-centered application of AI, while also supporting standardization initiatives. Türkiye has published the transition process strategically and released the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (NAIS) 2021–2025 document in 2021, describing its policy framework for AI. The article analyzes Türkiye's present status regarding the evolution of its AI policies, including global benchmarks, alongside the essential elements of the AI Strategy and its formulation and execution process. The strategy's multidisciplinary approach is given comprehensively, emphasizing the advancements and evaluations accomplished by NAIS.</jats:p>