In his State of the Nation Address, the Head of State emphasized that “Kazakhstan should become a country where artificial intelligence is widely used and digital technologies are developed.”

The AI Movement encompasses three key areas: Talent Attraction, Training, and Resources. The Talent Attraction area includes initiatives such as AI Quest, a game available in the Astana Hub mobile app that tests users’ AI knowledge with the chance to win valuable prizes, and Decentrathon 2.0, the largest multi-location hackathon in Kazakhstan focused on developing AI solutions, and a regional roadshow aimed at promoting AI technologies across the country.

The second area focuses on enhancing AI knowledge through educational programs, including the AI People Bootcamp, a 4-week online intensive course, and the online course AI Basics: ChatGPT, offered in both Kazakh and Russian languages. Additionally, initiatives such as the launch of the AI school called Tomorrow School and advanced training for school teachers and university professors under the Tech Orda program are planned. These efforts aim to prepare a new generation of AI professionals.

To promote a better understanding of AI, Astana Hub offers open access to information on AI startups, publicly available datasets for learning AI models, and the AI startup accelerator AI'preneurs, which provides opportunities for project funding and development.

The project places special emphasis on gamification, using game mechanics to engage participants and enhance the effectiveness of learning. This approach makes mastering AI not only beneficial but also enjoyable, fostering the creation of a new community of specialists.

The AI Movement paves the way for significant advancements in AI development within the country, laying the groundwork for the establishment of the National Center for Artificial Intelligence, set to open in 2025.