ISTANBUL

Turkish social media platform Next Sosyal climbed to the top of Apple’s App Store in the “Social Networking” category on Wednesday, beating global platforms such as Facebook and Telegram.

Also known as Next Teknofest Sosyal, the app offers users updates on technology, lifestyle, and current events. It has gained traction as a local alternative in Türkiye’s fast-growing digital space.

The platform also features T3 AI, a large language model developed by the T3 Foundation in collaboration with Turkish defense firm Baykar. Described as an “ethical AI,” T3 AI allows users to interact directly by tagging its handle in posts.

Next Sosyal’s rapid rise reflects growing interest in locally developed tech ecosystems, especially those with embedded artificial intelligence tools.