Turkiye: Personal Data Protection Authority released guidance for parents of children using artificial intelligence tools

On 12 January 2026, the Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK) released guidance for parents of children using artificial intelligence tools. The guidance addresses the use of artificial intelligence technologies by children in education, gaming, communication and social activities. The guidance covers tools including chatbots, artificial intelligence-supported learning applications and content generation tools. The guidance states that these tools may facilitate learning and access to information but may also involve risks if not used appropriately. The guidance identifies risks related to violations of privacy, online security threats, exposure to misleading or false content, artificial intelligence-generated fake images, videos and audio, misuse of personal data, and potential emotional and psychological effects. The guidance sets out parental responsibilities relating to age-appropriate application selection, review of terms of use and privacy policies, use of content filtering and parental control options, management of photo and video sharing, ethical and respectful use of artificial intelligence tools, screen time balance, open communication with children, and digital parenting practices, and includes a parental checklist for practical implementation.