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Almaty will host Kazakhstan Growth Forum '26 with a focus on AI and digital transformation

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AI Digest: Key Events from September 1-13, 2026

In the first two weeks of September, the AI market accelerated again: OpenAI released a new flagship model, Nvidia strengthened its position in the open-source ecosystem, the US accused Chinese companies of industrial use of distillation, and the largest AI labs simultaneously spoke about the need to slow down the race.

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Venture capital is available, but founders are lacking: why venture education should start at the university

In his new article for The Tech, Azizbek Kurbanov examines one of the main challenges of the growing venture market: there is more money and more funds, but there is still a shortage of quality founders. Why this issue needs to be addressed starting with universities — read the full version of the article.

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IT Event Calendar for the Week of September 14-20: AWS Cloud & AI Day, Baku ID, and Science Tech 2026

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco: schedule, speakers, and key topics

From October 13 to 15, TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will take place in San Francisco — one of the major technology conferences for startups, investors, and IT companies. This year, the organizers have prepared over 200 sessions across six stages, with more than 250 representatives of the tech industry featured in the program. The event will be held at Moscone West.

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Where to work in AI and Data in Central Asia: a selection of current job openings

The Central Asian market continues to see new job openings for specialists in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science. We have compiled current positions in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan that you can apply for in September 2026.

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Kyrgyz scientist Asel Sartbaeva will become the headliner of the Science Tech 2026 conference in Bishkek

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Anthropic has chosen Nasdaq for its IPO and may raise up to $100 billion

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Sam Altman confirmed that OpenAI will not go public in 2026

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Kazakhstani startup Fabs3D AI presented a project at the Cambridge Innovation Center near MIT

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ChatGPT Sites now allows you to create websites together with a team

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Kazakhstani FinTech startups received investments and grants at Fintech Stars Battle

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Why is Stockholm considered one of the main startup hubs in Europe?

Sweden has long been known for its technology companies — Spotify, Klarna, King, Skype, Truecaller, and Northvolt have expanded well beyond the local market. Today, the country is represented by a new generation of startups, including AI companies Lovable and Legora, Neko Health, and Einride. In 2026, Swedish startups have already attracted $2.8 billion, and by the end of the year, investment volume could rise to $5 billion.

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HackAlem AI from the Inside: How the World's Largest AI Hackathon with OpenAI Participation is Prepared

On September 23, Astana will host HackAlem AI — the world's largest agent-based AI hackathon with participation from OpenAI. There is very little time left before registration closes — applications are accepted until September 19. Participation is offline, and teams can be formed until September 20.

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6 games and apps that help improve financial literacy

Financial literacy doesn't have to be studied from textbooks. There are apps where budgeting, loans, investments, and savings turn into a game: you earn points and rewards for correct answers, and in some, you manage a business, pay off debts, or save up for your dream.

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