Hybrid digital authoritarianism in Turkey
The ‘Censorship Law’ and AI-generated disinformation strategy
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12697165 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Alev Yücel (0000-0003-0962-6061, Istanbul Bilgi University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 1-27 |
| Publication date | 2024-08-17 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Turkish Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1468-3849 • E-ISSN: 1743-9663 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/14683849.2024.2392816 |
| OpenAlex | W4401658710 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 22 |
This article introduces the concept of hybrid digital authoritarianism, a model of digital governance that combines consolidated digital authoritarian practices with strategically limited digital freedoms to sustain a façade of democratic governance. The evolution of Turkey's digital governance, marked by the enactment of the 'censorship law/disinformation law' in October 2022, represents a deliberate shift toward more entrenched digital authoritarianism. The dissemination of pro-government AI-generated disinformation, particularly targeting opposition during the 2023 national and presidential elections and the 2024 local elections, underscores Turkey's progression towards a more consolidated form of digital authoritarianism. This study examines the impact of recent legislative changes, including the contentious Press Law and Internet Regulation Law, and the role of AI-generated disinformation in shaping Turkey's digital governance
Authoritarianism · Business · Censorship · Corporate governance · Democracy · Disinformation · Opposition (politics · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Social media · Sociology · Hate Speech and Cyberbullying Detection · Law · Populism, Right-Wing Movements · Turkey's Politics and Society
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| Citations per year | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |