Speaking at the second Communication Council organized by the Turkish Presidency's Directorate of Communications in Ankara on Tuesday, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan urged caution against the communication challenges of the digital age and what he described as "algorithm fascism."
"The masses are being ensnared by algorithm fascism, and the gap between facts and perception is being closed," Erdoğan told the gathering of media professionals, academics and other communication experts. He underlined that the truth is under greater pressure in the era of digital communication.
"The truth is the primary victim of this process," he said. "Knowledge is being used as a source of weakness instead of being a source of power," he added.
The event, held under the theme "Century of Türkiye: The Century of Communication," focuses on discussions of the country's communication policies and future strategy.
The event's second day will feature panel discussions at the Directorate of Communications Conference Hall, where experts from various disciplines will examine developments in the field of communication and exchange views on future policy priorities.
