Newsletters
The Türkiye–US Business Summit, organized by the American Business Association (AmCham) Türkiye, convened in Istanbul with a focus on “Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity: Sectoral Future Perspectives,” bringing together officials and private-sector representatives from both countries.
AmCham Türkiye Chair Emre Karter said artificial intelligence and cybersecurity are reshaping decision-making processes, competitiveness and business structures across industries.
“This is no longer just a technology topic but a fundamental transformation shaping the future of business and humanity,” Karter said.
“AI opens the door to a new era of productivity, while cybersecurity becomes one of the most strategic components of that era.”
Karter noted that companies and countries can unlock substantial growth opportunities by integrating both fields, but warned that falling behind carries “serious costs and risks.”
He added that AmCham Türkiye continues to work closely with public institutions in both countries on digital transformation, AI investment, cybersecurity standards and data governance.
Acting Director of the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) Thomas Hardy said the US administration aims to maintain global leadership in AI, data centers and cybersecurity.
“There is a global race to implement artificial intelligence, and this race is moving very quickly,” Hardy said.
“Developing secure AI and digital infrastructure is also a priority for Türkiye, and we know this. That is why USTDA is committed to supporting strong commercial ties through secure technology partnerships.”
Hardy said AI capabilities are doubling roughly every seven months, turning the technology into a “strategic economic and national security asset.”
He stressed that building secure digital infrastructure is essential for AI applications in energy, transport, healthcare and smart city systems.
Hardy explained that USTDA supports infrastructure development through financing, feasibility studies and pilot projects.
“Our priority is to expand end-to-end AI and cybersecurity applications abroad,” he said, highlighting ongoing work in submarine fiber infrastructure, 5G networks and cybersecurity-related systems.
“Secure AI advancement is a shared effort, and USTDA brings together industry, innovation and strategic ideas to create real-world opportunities.”
The summit will conclude with panels on the transformative role of AI in key sectors, high-risk industry applications and data use in AI and cybersecurity.
3 min read
