Artificial Intelligence and Employment in Turkey: Social and Economic Impacts of Transformation
13th International Paris Congress on Social Sciences and Humanities, Paris, Fransa, 9 - 11 Mart 2026, ss.1-22, (Tam Metin Bildiri)
- Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
- Basıldığı Şehir: Paris
- Basıldığı Ülke: Fransa
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1-22
- Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
The rapid global proliferation of artificial
intelligence technologies has sparked profound debates about the future of
work. This study examines the multidimensional effects of this transformation
on the labor market, specifically in Turkey. The research comprehensively
addresses the sectoral distribution of artificial intelligence, changes in labor-market
dynamics, potential social inequalities, and the policy implications for
decision-makers.
The study's principal findings demonstrate that a
significant portion of Turkey's approximately 31.5 million employment base is at
risk of AI-supported automation. While routine tasks in manufacturing, retail,
logistics, and finance sectors face high pressure to transform, sectors such as
health, education, and agriculture will undergo task redefinition. In social
dimensions, polarization by educational levels, deepening regional development
disparities, and the risk of increased gender inequality are prominent
concerns.
Although Turkey's National Artificial Intelligence
Strategy, announced in 2021, represents an important step in this field,
desired levels have not yet been achieved in implementation. The current 2,500
AI companies and approximately 20,000 employment figures remain considerably
below the country's potential. The study argues that for this transformation to
be successfully managed, the education system must be restructured, lifelong
learning mechanisms strengthened, social protection systems updated, and regional
development policies integrated with digital transformation.
In conclusion, the AI transformation is an inevitable
reality for Turkey. Rather than perceiving this transformation as a threat, it
is possible to convert it into an opportunity through proactive policies.
However, this can only be realized through a "human-centered"
approach that positions technology not in place of humans, but alongside them.