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AI regulation in Turkmenistan (2026)
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Turkmenistan has no comprehensive or sectoral law regulating artificial intelligence. As of 2026 it is in the early stages of building an AI governance regime: a draft National AI Strategy is being prepared with UNDP support, and the government has announced plans to develop a national legal framework, rules of use, national standards and technical regulations for AI. AI integration is folded into the broader digital economy concept (2026–2028) and a planned National AI Development Center.
Key points
Turkmenistan has not enacted any comprehensive or sector-specific AI legislation; governance work is at the strategy/planning stage, not in force.
A draft National AI Strategy is being developed by the Ministry of Communications with UNDP. A validation workshop on the draft's key findings was held on 20 May 2026, following a March 2026 seminar.
The government has announced it will develop a national legal framework for AI, including rules for AI use, allocation of responsibilities, powers of state bodies, and national standards/technical regulations.
AI policy is embedded in the Concept for the Development of the Digital Economy for 2026–2028 (adopted October 2025) and the related State Programme, which aim to integrate AI across priority sectors and modernize the legal base.
Plans include creating a National AI Development Center to support AI research, international partnerships, startup funding, and specialist training.
The Ministry of Communications is the lead body; UNDP provides technical assistance, focusing on institutional readiness, digital infrastructure, and responsible/inclusive AI adoption.
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