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15 websites where you can learn IT for free and earn certificates

Getting an IT profession no longer means paying for a university or expensive courses. In 2026, the world's largest technology companies and leading universities have opened access to thousands of courses with real certificates — for free. We have compiled 15 platforms where you can improve your skills in programming, cybersecurity, data science, cloud technologies — and receive a document that you can add to your resume.

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Perplexity Features: Hidden Functions That Few People Use

Most people use Perplexity as a smart search engine. But inside the tool, there are features that aren't mentioned in reviews because some of them appeared without announcements. Let's look at each of them in more detail.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated that AI creates jobs rather than leading to mass unemployment

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang believes that American workers should not fear artificial intelligence. According to him, AI is not a harbinger of mass unemployment, but an industrial driver that creates new jobs. He made these remarks in an interview with MSNBC journalist Becky Quick at the Milken Institute event.

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10 IT specialists from Tajikistan who work at dream companies

Engineers from Tajikistan work at leading global technology companies — from NVIDIA and Amazon to IBM and Wolt. They develop high-load systems, AI infrastructure, and scalable platforms used by millions of users worldwide.

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Driverless taxis: in which cities around the world can you already ride in an autonomous vehicle

Autonomous vehicles long remained an experimental technology, but in 2026 they are gradually becoming part of everyday life.

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GPT-5.5 — a new model from OpenAI: what has changed and why it is needed

OpenAI has introduced GPT-5.5, a new version of its model that the company describes as the smartest and most user-friendly available today. It performs better on complex tasks, reasons more quickly, and handles code and text with greater accuracy. Let’s examine what exactly has changed and how this impacts users and developers.

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Which startups will get funding in 2026: investors' answers

Against the backdrop of CEVF 2026, it becomes evident that a new investment cycle is taking shape in Central Eurasia: the venture market is shifting toward AI-native startups, DeepTech, and teams for whom the key factors are not just the idea, but execution speed, niche expertise, and scalability.

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Cisco acquires Israeli startup Astrix Security for $400 million

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The international KEY TECH: AI Summit 2026 took place in Tashkent

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Astana Hub and zypl will join forces to develop AI-driven startup financing

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At GITEX AI Kazakhstan, a memorandum was signed to create the "Data Center Valley."

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Kazakhstan plans to build a large data center with a capacity of up to 200 MW

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Azerbaijanis have created a PropTech startup called MenzilPark for managing residential complexes

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Who the world's largest companies are looking for right now — a breakdown of job openings

The world's largest companies in 2026 are actively reevaluating their teams and seeking professionals who help implement and advance technologies in real-world products and processes. Instead of narrow technical tasks, roles related to working with data, products, and systems across all stages are increasingly valued.

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Startup Opportunities Calendar for May 2026

All the key opportunities for 2026 for startups, developers, and innovators — hackathons, accelerators, and other formats in one overview.

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