TRT World Forum: Officials address algorithmic risks and AI development

TRT World Forum Burhanettin Duran Mehmet Fatih Kacır BİLGE large language model algorithmic accountability

At the TRT World Forum in Istanbul, Turkish officials raised concerns regarding the impact of algorithms and artificial intelligence on journalism, cultural identity, and social trust.

Communications Director Burhanettin Duran warned that algorithms are increasingly replacing human editorial judgment, creating a responsibility vacuum. He noted that while journalists spend weeks verifying news, algorithms determine visibility, often prioritizing provocative content over verified information. Duran emphasized that the control of digital platforms should remain in human hands to protect collective memory and cultural heritage.

Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır addressed the management of responsibility in the age of AI. He highlighted that while authority can be delegated to machines, responsibility cannot. Kacır announced that the first version of BİLGE, a Turkish large language model, will soon be released to developers to support domestic AI capabilities. He also outlined Turkey's 2026–2030 AI Action Plan, which aims to increase data center capacity and foster a robust research and industrial ecosystem.

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Burhanettin Duran · BİLGE · Istanbul Congress Center · Mehmet Fatih Kacır · Ministry of Industry and Technology · TRT World Forum · Turkey · TÜBİTAK

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Turkey is committed to contributing to the shaping of a global artificial intelligence framework. haberton.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Turkey aims to increase data center capacity to one gigawatt through 10 billion dollars in private sector investment. www.iscihaber.net
[● 2 SOURCES] The first version of the Turkish large language model BİLGE will soon be released to developers. www.haberler.com · www.iscihaber.net
[● 2 SOURCES] The TÜBİTAK AI Institute connects scientific expertise with industrial needs. haberton.com · www.iscihaber.net
[● 2 SOURCES] 82,000 university students have been equipped with AI skills. haberton.com · www.iscihaber.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] The government plans to establish regulatory sandboxes for safe technological progress. www.iscihaber.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] Turkey plans to make 5 million citizens AI literate. www.iscihaber.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] Turkey intends to train over 100,000 professionals in the field of artificial intelligence. www.iscihaber.net