Turkish Academy of Sciences studies AI impact across climate, law, education, disasters

The Turkish Academy of Sciences (TUBA) is studying the impact of artificial intelligence across a wide range of fields, from climate change, pandemics and disaster management to law and education. Muzaffer Şeker, a professor of medicine and president of TUBA, told Anadolu that the academy's working groups monitor scientific developments around the world, identify gaps in Türkiye, and develop recommendations in their respective fields.

AI working group

Through its IT and AI working group, the academy is examining how AI can be harnessed in key sectors while also assessing the policy steps needed to strengthen Türkiye's capabilities in the rapidly developing field. The working group will evaluate potential next steps through workshops and other events, with findings to be presented to decision-makers.

Three main areas

Şeker said TUBA has focused on three main areas related to AI: harnessing AI in pandemics, disasters, and climate change; potential applications of AI in law; and AI in education. "Each of these holds strategic importance," he said.

Reports and strategy

Şeker said reports prepared by the academy are shared with relevant institutions, which often provide feedback and request further consultations. He added that Türkiye already has a national AI strategy document and that work is underway on a new version.