Türkiye has set its sights on becoming a global player in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). Its ambitious 2025 AI strategy outlines a comprehensive roadmap to achieve this goal. Led by the Presidency of the Digital Transformation Office and the Ministry of Industry and Technology, this strategy aims to position Türkiye as a leader in AI research, development, and application. Türkiye's AI Ambitions: A Roadmap to 2025 Attracting AI Talent: The TechVisa Program A cornerstone of Türkiye's AI strategy is the TechVisa Program. This initiative is designed to attract talented AI professionals from around the world, particularly those of Turkish descent. By offering these experts favorable conditions, Türkiye hopes to create a vibrant AI ecosystem where local and international researchers can collaborate and innovate. Developing Local AI Models Türkiye also plans to develop its own AI models, including large language models (LLMs) and large AI models (LAMs). A specialized ...