A key priority remains the large-scale implementation of digital technologies and artificial intelligence. The Government has begun utilizing AI for data-driven decision-making in social protection, environmental management, emergency response, and industrial sectors. This year, the full-scale launch of a virtual assistant for public services is planned. Additionally, Kazakhstan has developed its first proprietary AI language model, KazLLM, and in 2024, the International Artificial Intelligence Center Alem.AI will be established.

Under the AI-Sana program, 100,000 students will be trained in applied AI skills for key economic sectors. AI-specialized training has also begun at 20 universities, and a dedicated AI scholarship quota has been introduced within the Bolashak program.

Astana Hub has proven to be a highly effective platform for fostering successful startups, with 1,600 IT companies currently registered. One notable success story is Alaqan, a palm recognition system used for user identification. The project has already been implemented in 300 schools, and the system was recently installed in the Government building. In the first half of the year, Alaqan is set to expand into six international markets, including Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and Kuwait.

Another standout startup is Higgsfield AI, which specializes in AI-powered text-to-video generation and editing. The project has been valued at $100 million. Meanwhile, CodiPlay, a platform for teaching children programming, is already being used in schools across 13 countries, including South Korea, Turkey, the UK, and Qatar.

Other successful Kazakhstani startups include Grand Mobile, CITIX, CEREBRA, OGames, Parqour, and ApartX.

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