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The first MedTech hackathon in Kazakhstan took place in Astana: who won and what the teams created

The winners developed an AI assistant for MRI patients, an outpatient consultation assistant, and a personalized check-up builder. All three projects share one principle: artificial intelligence assists the doctor and the patient but does not replace medical decision-making.

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September Podcasts: 10 Episodes on AI, Startups, and Education in the Age of AI

In September, podcasts once again became a platform for discussions about the major changes in the tech industry. Founders shared their experiences in attracting investments and entering new markets, while experts analyzed the impact of AI on education, business, and product development. We’ve gathered the most interesting episodes of the month.

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GPT-6, the world record HackAlem, and iPhone 18 Pro: key events of September in the world, Central Asia, and the South Caucasus

We’ve gathered the key news from September about startups, venture capital, artificial intelligence, and the development of the tech ecosystem.

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Azerbaijan and SpaceX AI have signed a memorandum of cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence

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AI startup Alma raised $17 million in a Series A round

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Google introduced the new AI model Gemini 4 Argon

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ElevenLabs has become one of Europe's most valuable startups with a valuation of $22 billion

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The US is investing $5 million in the digital future of Central Asia

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Central Asian startups that attracted investments in September 2026

September is a busy month for the Central Asian venture market — from investments in AI startups to new deals in FinTech, e-commerce, and logistics. We’ve gathered projects of varying scales and development stages, all sharing a common thread: investors’ interest in the region’s tech companies.

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Prompt for creating a character in The Sims 4 style from a photo

You can turn your photo into a character from The Sims 4 and present the result as a character creation screen. The AI can not only replicate the appearance but also create a life goal, personality traits, skills, starting capital, and preferences for the character.

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Mobile applications of Central Eurasia: updates and new features that appeared in September 2026

In September, banks and digital services in Central Eurasia and the Caucasus updated their mobile applications, featuring automatic deposit renewals, digital card issuance, AI-powered features, QR payments abroad, and new tools for transfers.

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Azerbaijan and Cisco discussed the development of AI, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity

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AMD to acquire AI company World Labs for $8.2 billion

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OpenAI introduced Dots — AI agents with their own computers

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Kazakhstani FinTech startups raised $72 million over 5 years

The Fintech in Kazakhstan 2026 study shows: the Kazakhstani FinTech market has formed around large banking ecosystems. Banks have captured a significant share of the mass consumer market, making it increasingly difficult for independent technology companies to compete for end customers. At the same time, the development of Open Banking, Banking-as-a-Service, unified payment infrastructure, and regulatory improvements are creating new opportunities for small technology businesses.

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