Turkmenistan has proposed developing an International Code of Conduct on Artificial Intelligence under the auspices of the UN, according to the Turkmenistan: Golden Age portal.
Ashgabat presented the proposal at international consultations, emphasizing the need to create unified global standards for transparency, security, and the ethical use of digital technologies.
The initiative aims to prevent the use of AI for destructive purposes, protect personal data, and narrow the technological gap between developed and developing countries.
Turkmenistan called on regional states and international institutions to work together on the legal regulation of algorithms and the safe integration of innovations into the economy.
Ashgabat's proposal to regulate artificial intelligence reflects the rapid integration of the digital agenda into the country's traditionally conservative foreign policy.
Amid the accelerated digitalization of Central Asian economies, the lack of a common legal framework creates significant risks for cybersecurity and the protection of critical infrastructure.
The initiative allows Turkmenistan to take an active role in shaping the Asian technology landscape and attract international expertise to develop its own IT sector.
Promoting ethical standards in AI strengthens the country's image as a constructive participant in the global technology dialogue focused on safe, sustainable development.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
October 16, 2026