Artificial Intelligence in Türkiye: Future, Risks and Opportunities

Today, as artificial intelligence is rapidly penetrating every aspect of our lives, Türkiye's position and competitiveness in this field are frequently discussed. Prof. Dr. Cüneyt Güzeliş evaluates the potential of artificial intelligence technologies in Türkiye and the path it should follow in the future. At the same time, Güzeliş draws attention to the possible risks of artificial intelligence and makes important statements on both the positive and negative aspects of this technology.

Reasons Türkiye is lagging behind in Artificial Intelligence

According to Prof. Dr. Cüneyt Güzeliş, Türkiye's know-how in artificial intelligence is at a level that can compete internationally. However, the lack of investment in high-tech production, digitalization and automation in the past has caused us to progress slowly in completing the artificial intelligence transformation. Türkiye has a great deal of academic knowledge on classical artificial intelligence applications developed before 1980 and new generation artificial intelligence technologies such as machine learning that emerged afterwards. However, it is emphasized that this know-how should cooperate more with industry. He states that industrial organizations can accelerate this transformation by working with academics and that we can achieve a strong position in international competition.

Negative Aspects of Artificial Intelligence: Information Security and the Arms Industry

Stating that the negative effects of artificial intelligence on human life are not talked about much, Güzeliş says that the most dangerous use of this technology is in the war and arms industry. Especially the risk of autonomous weapon systems and artificial intelligence-supported warfare technologies getting out of control poses a great threat. He also points out that artificial intelligence technologies can pose serious threats to the information security of individuals and organizations. Artificial intelligence can be used both to provide security and to damage information. For this reason, he states that all countries and international organizations should take serious measures against the misuse of artificial intelligence.

How Many Years Will It Take for Artificial Intelligence Transformation in Türkiye?

Prof. Dr. Güzeliş predicts that Türkiye will take important steps in the next ten years to realize its artificial intelligence transformation. Looking at the digitalization and automation processes, it is stated that we can progress at a similar pace in the field of artificial intelligence. However, for this transformation to be fully realized and for Türkiye to become a global player in this field, industrial organizations need to invest more in artificial intelligence applications and benefit from national know-how. Strategic plans and support provided by state institutions such as TÜBİTAK can accelerate this transformation process.

Professions that may disappear with Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence technologies, digital transformation and automation may lead to the disappearance of some professions. Especially white-collar workers who work in routine and low-intelligence tasks, as well as jobs based on physical labor, will be affected by this change. However, Güzeliş emphasizes that artificial intelligence transformation should be seen as an opportunity, not a threat. It is stated that professions will evolve with artificial intelligence by shifting to areas that require more creativity and high intelligence, and thus the quality of the workforce will increase. Although artificial intelligence will affect every profession, using this technology in the right way will play a critical role for the continuity of professions.

Conclusion

Türkiye has great potential in the field of artificial intelligence, but industry and academia need to work more closely together to fully realize this potential. While artificial intelligence has the power to transform human life, its negative effects should not be ignored. Measures to be taken in critical areas such as information security and the war industry can ensure the safe use of this technology. Türkiye's AI transformation will not only increase our competitiveness but also create opportunities to redefine the workforce in many sectors.

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