The introduction of digital technologies is expected to
drive annual GDP growth of 2-3%. The country’s economic development will depend
on the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI). This was announced by
Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov at the Digital Almaty 2025 forum, one of
the largest international innovation forums in the CIS region. The event was
attended by the heads of government from Azerbaijan, Belarus, Russia,
Uzbekistan, the First Vice President of Iran, the Chairman of the Cabinet of
Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic,
the Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia, and the Chairman of the Eurasian Economic
Commission Collegium, along with representatives from international
organizations and financial institutions. Participants discussed the prospects
for innovative development and the integration of AI into the economy,
industrial ecosystems, healthcare, and education.
«President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has initiated the creation
of a competency ecosystem based on the Alem.ai International Artificial
Intelligence Center, which is set to open in Astana this year. This will bring
together leading IT companies, research laboratories, startups, and educational
programs on a single platform to collaboratively develop solutions. We propose
that the EAEU countries join forces to implement AI-related projects at the
Alem.ai center,» Bektenov said.
According to him, human capital plays a crucial role in the
development of AI technologies. Kazakhstan has set a goal to train around one
million IT specialists within five years. On the sidelines of the forum, an
exhibition was held showcasing AI startups, along with a range of domestic and
international projects. One such project is an intelligent surveillance system.
«The main advantage is that it is a modern solution in the
field of video surveillance systems, featuring built-in video analytics modules
such as facial recognition, vehicle recognition, and situational analysis. This
is directly relevant to the development of artificial intelligence, as all our
video analytics modules are based on AI technologies for neural network
training. The primary function of our software is focused on public safety,
enabling the detection of offenders, tracking criminals, and locating missing
persons,» said Vyacheslav Pak, Director General of Cerebro Innovation
Technologies.
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