Turkish Parliament to address social media and artificial intelligence regulations in the new legislative term
With the opening of Parliament on October 1, new rules regarding digital platforms, identity verification, child protection, and artificial intelligence content will come to the agenda.
The Grand National Assembly of Turkey is preparing to address critical regulations concerning digital platforms in the new legislative term starting on October 1 after the summer recess.
New Legislative Term Agenda
The Grand National Assembly of Turkey will begin its new legislative term on October 1 following the summer recess, and regulations concerning digital platforms will be among the prominent topics on the parliament's agenda.
Identity and Age Verification Systems
Among the regulations on the agenda, new steps regarding the verification of social media accounts come to the fore, with users expected to verify their identities via Turkish ID Numbers or e-Government. It is planned that identity information will not be stored by companies.
Protection of Children and Age Limit
Age verification for children's use of social media is among the issues on the agenda of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, while previously submitted proposals envisaged introducing an age limit and parental consent for children's usage.
Mandatory Labeling for Artificial Intelligence Content
While new rules are brought to the agenda for content prepared with artificial intelligence, emphasis is placed on ensuring that images and videos carry labels indicating they were produced using artificial intelligence.
Sanctions and Commission Process
Sanctions that may be applied to platforms failing to comply with the regulations include advertising restrictions and internet traffic throttling measures, while the proposals are awaiting the committee stage.