Prof. Süleymanlı Introduced the Turkish Barometer 2026 Research in Astana

Prof. Ebulfez Süleymanlı, a faculty member of the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Üsküdar University, and an expert at the International Turkic Academy, introduced the “Turkish Barometer 2026” research at an international conference held in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. Süleymanlı, who evaluated the effects of artificial intelligence on the legal profession and social life from a sociological perspective, emphasized that technological transformation should be approached with a human-centered perspective.

The international conference, hosted by Kazakhstan Maqsut Narikbayev University (MNU), titled “The Future of the Legal Profession in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Global Challenges and New Paradigms,” was held within the framework of Kazakhstan’s 2025-2030 Concept for the Development of Legal Education. 

Ministry representatives, deputy ministers, judicial institution officials, and academics from various countries attended the conference. Penn State University in the USA, Tashkent State University of Law, and international legal organizations were also represented at the event.

The Future of the Legal Profession Evaluated from a Sociological Perspective

Prof. Ebulfez Süleymanlı, who delivered his presentation titled “Transformation of the Legal Profession in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: A Sociological Evaluation in Light of the Turkish Barometer 2026 Research” at the conference, pointed out that artificial intelligence transforms the legal profession not only technologically but also in terms of social trust, professional identity, ethical responsibility, and human rights.

In his speech, Süleymanlı also included the “Turkish Barometer 2026 – AI-Based Digital Transformation in Turkic States” project, which is being carried out this year under his coordination by the International Turkic Academy. 
He stated that the research, covering Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkey, is a comparative study using both qualitative and quantitative methods.

Turkish Barometer 2026 Research Covers Five Countries

Süleymanlı stated that a total of 5,355 people from five countries participated in the quantitative phase of the research, and 1,071 participants were interviewed from each country. Within the scope of qualitative research, in-depth interviews were conducted with 151 experts from different sectors.

Süleymanlı stated that the research comparatively revealed public perceptions of artificial intelligence, usage trends, trust levels, and the institutional impacts of digital transformation, and emphasized that the study contributed to the development of scientific and technological cooperation among Turkic states.

Süleymanlı also touched upon the effects of artificial intelligence on work life, education, law, and social relations, and stated that technological transformation should be managed with a human-centered approach. He noted that critical thinking, empathy, ethical responsibility, and sensitivity to human rights will maintain their importance in the future of the legal profession.

International Academic Cooperation Opportunities Discussed

Prof. Süleymanlı, who also met with the Chairman of the Board of Maqsut Narikbayev University within the scope of the conference, provided information about Üsküdar University’s scientific activities. During the meeting, joint research, academic events, and inter-institutional cooperation opportunities were evaluated.