Kazakhstan among global leaders in AI adoption

Kazakhstan among global leaders in AI adoption

Kazakhstan is actively implementing AI technologies. This is confirmed by research and international rankings. In particular, Kazakhstan has entered the top 30 countries with a high level of artificial intelligence adoption and is ahead of other Central Asian states. According to analytical insights by OpenAI, specifically regarding the use of ChatGPT, the Kyrgyz Republic ranks 52nd, while Uzbekistan ranks 58th. Experts note that these results confirm that Kazakh citizens are actively using advanced AI tools. They most often use neural networks to obtain practical guidance, write and edit texts, and search for information. The largest share of users in the country is among young people aged 18 to 34. At the same time, the level of AI usage is nearly equal among men and women.

In another global ranking, Almaty has entered the top 10 fastest-growing emerging tech ecosystems in the world. This was announced by Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development Zhaslan Madiyev. According to a report by Dealroom.co, the metropolis ranked 9th in the Rising Stars category, ahead of Abu Dhabi, several Chinese cities, and Zagreb. Dealroom.co is a global platform and database that collects, systematizes, and provides banks and investment funds with information on startups, venture capital, and technology markets worldwide. The ranking analyzed technology ecosystems in 325 cities across 77 countries.