09.11.2026 17:23
AK Party Deputy Chairman Hüseyin Yayman, drawing attention to disinformation, cyberbullying and algorithms that apply double standards at the symposium in Alanya, emphasized that risks in the internet environment threaten social order and that digital networks have now turned into a national security issue.
Hüseyin Yayman, Deputy Chairman of the AK Party and Hatay MP, drew attention to the threats posed by social media platforms in his speech at the 6th Global Media Meeting held in the Alanya district of Antalya. Stating that social media has turned into a national security issue, Yayman described digital platforms as a “center of evil” and made important statements regarding disinformation, digital addiction, and the algorithms implemented by global technology companies.
Hüseyin Yayman, Deputy Chairman of the AK Party and Head of Culture and Arts Policies, attended the symposium titled “Social Mediation as a Violence Prevention Model and the Media Use of Violence,” held as part of the 6th Global Media Meeting organized by the Global Journalists Council (KGK), chaired by Mehmet Ali Dim, at the Eftelia Marin Hotel in the Alanya district of Antalya.
In the program held in cooperation with Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University (ALKÜ), the Foundation for Combating Violence (HEGEM), and the Global Journalists Council, Yayman evaluated the social effects of social media, the oversight of digital channels, disinformation, and the protection of children in the digital world.
Yayman: Social media has turned into a center of evil
Emphasizing that social media platforms have ceased to be merely areas of communication and information sharing, Yayman said, “The social media issue has turned into a national security issue.”
Drawing attention to the spread of violent content, hate speech, and disinformation on digital platforms, Yayman said, “I would like to draw your attention to the fact that social media has turned into a center of evil.”
Stating that social media companies must comply with the laws of the countries in which they operate, Yayman emphasized the importance of establishing rules for the relationship between digital channels and the individual, society, and the state.
Criticism of digital companies over algorithms
Also criticizing the algorithms that global technology companies implement in different countries, Yayman argued that digital platforms position themselves above national legal systems.
Yayman said, “The algorithm it applies in France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States is different from the algorithm it applies in Türkiye. And we especially want to state that we do not accept this double standard.”
Claiming that digital companies see themselves above the legislative, executive, and judicial organs, Yayman also drew attention to the culture of judgment formed through social media.
Noting that individuals today are turning toward a constant search for interaction on digital platforms, Yayman said, “We are now in the age of digital subjects. We are living in a time when getting likes and receiving approval has become an ontological problem.”
He explained the danger of disinformation with an example from the Hatay earthquake
Emphasizing that disinformation is not limited to the spread of false information and can have serious consequences in real life, Yayman cited an incident from the February 6 earthquakes as an example.
Stating that during the Hatay earthquake, at a time when search and rescue operations were ongoing, false news spread claiming that “the dam had burst,” Yayman expressed that this claim negatively affected rescue activities.
Yayman stated that the incident demonstrated the effects of disinformation on human life and said that digital literacy must be expanded.
“While fake news travels around the world, the truth unfortunately does not receive the same attention,” said Yayman, drawing attention to the importance of providing digital literacy training, especially to children, parents, and all segments of society.
Daily internet use in Türkiye is 7.5 hours
Also addressing the issue of digital addiction, Yayman stated that the daily time spent online in Türkiye is 7.5 hours, while social media use is approaching approximately 4 hours.
Expressing that internet and social media use take up an increasing amount of space in daily life, Yayman emphasized that the effects of this situation on individuals and families should not be ignored.
Stating that the protection of the family, children, women, and individuals is among the government's priority issues, Yayman said that protecting public order is also one of the fundamental responsibilities.
Yayman: Bans are never the solution
Stating that prohibitive measures alone will not be sufficient in regulations concerning digital platforms, Yayman expressed that the rapid development of technology also makes legal regulations difficult.
“In the age of digitalization, there is no way for us to get anywhere with bans. Bans are never, ever the solution,” said Yayman, adding that legal regulations can quickly become ineffective in the face of artificial intelligence and new software.
Yayman emphasized that in combating the risks created by the digital world, alongside legal regulations, social awareness, digital literacy, and a responsible media approach must be developed.
The future of the digital world was discussed at the Global Media Meeting
The 6th Global Media Meeting, organized under the leadership of Mehmet Ali Dim, Chairman of the Global Journalists Council, was held with the participation of journalists from Türkiye and various countries.
At the symposium organized in cooperation with the Foundation for Combating Violence (HEGEM), topics such as digital violence, disinformation, social mediation, and the social responsibility of the media were discussed.
During the program, emphasis was placed on the importance of raising public awareness against the risks created by digital platforms and strengthening the responsible broadcasting approach of media organizations.