TECHNOLOGY NEWS
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HAVELSAN announced that the first version of its productive artificial intelligence system, named “MAIN” chatbot application, is ready for use, and its launch will take place on February 1st. |
DEVELOPMENTS FROM PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS REGARDING TECHNOLOGY
| The Directorate of Communications published 108th issue of the Disinformation Bulletin. Accordingly, it was stated that various tags were created using bot accounts on the X platform with the aim of intimidating citizens, and these tags do not reflect the truth. |
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The Personal Data Protection Authority has published a guide on the processing of Turkish Identification Number data. The guide provides recommendations for both the private sector and public institutions. |
| Treasury and Finance Minister, Mehmet Simsek, announced that monitoring is being conducted on electronic payments made through debit cards, credit cards, and virtual cards, as well as on individuals earning income from social media applications, to ensure the scrutiny of tax obligations. |
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A mobile application has been launched for the Central Registration System within the Ministry of Commerce. |
| Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uraloglu, announced that the usage rate of 4,5G among mobile subscribers is 92%, and there has been a 10% increase from the previous year, reaching a total of 549.000 km of fiber infrastructure in 2023. |
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Minister of Industry and Technology, Mehmet Kacır, announced that the Türkiye Technology Visa will be implemented for Türkiye to become a technology hub. |
| The Artificial Intelligence Summit, hosted by the Information Technologies and Communication Authority, focused particularly on cybersecurity and technological developments in Türkiye. |
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NEWS ABOUT TÜRKİYE’S INTERNAL POLITICS AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS
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Alper Gezeravcı, who became Türkiye’s first astronaut within the scope of the National Space Program, sent his first message from space: “İstikbal Göklerdedir”. |
| The Turkish Grand National Assembly has extended the mandate of Turkish naval forces in the Gulf of Aden, Somali territorial waters, the Arabian Sea, and neighboring regions for another year. |
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The candidate for the capital Ankara Metropolitan Municipality from the current ruling party for the local elections in March 2024 is Turgut Altınok, who has previously served as the district mayor for four terms. |
OFFICIAL GAZETTE
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