GPT-5 and $70 million in investments in Uzum: What was new in August 2025 in the world and Central Asia

Google Launches Gemini Deep Think — The Most Powerful AI Model for Logical Reasoning

Gemini 2.5 Deep Think is a model designed for complex logical tasks that simultaneously evaluates multiple ideas and selects the best answer. Access to it will be available to subscribers of the Google AI Ultra plan. Special versions of the model are being tested by researchers and developers.

Uzum Raised $70 Million in Investment from Tencent and VR Capital

The Uzbek ecosystem Uzum has received $70 million from Tencent and VR Capital, with the participation of FinSight Ventures, reaching a valuation of approximately $1.5 billion. The funds will be directed toward the development of FinTech infrastructure and the expansion of the ecosystem, which already serves over 17 million users per month.

OpenAI Unveils GPT-5 — The Most Powerful Model in ChatGPT’s History

GPT-5 features enhanced capabilities in programming, medicine, poetry, and image analysis. The model can switch between quick responses and deep reasoning and is available to all ChatGPT users, while Plus and Pro subscribers have received extended limits.

High-Speed Starlink Internet Becomes Available in Kazakhstan

Starlink has officially begun providing satellite internet in Kazakhstan. The service ensures stable connectivity even in the most remote areas, opening access to modern digital services. Information about tariffs and connection can be found on the official website of SpaceX.

Eldik Bank Acquires 100% Stake in Beeline Kyrgyzstan

Eldik Bank has completed the transaction to acquire a 100% stake in Sky Mobile, which operates under the Beeline Kyrgyzstan brand. The deal was conducted in compliance with international standards and opens up new opportunities for integrating financial and digital services in the country.

eGov Mobile App Receives Major Update

The eGov Mobile app has undergone a major update: the interface has been redesigned, navigation improved, intelligent search added, and the eGov AI virtual assistant introduced. Over five years, the number of users has grown to over 11 million. The update has also enhanced personal data protection and system resilience.

First World Humanoid Games Held in Beijing with Over 500 Robots

The competition included running, football, martial arts, dancing, and other disciplines, with the final football match won by the Huoshen team from Tsinghua University. At the closing ceremony, the World Federation of Humanoid Robot Sports Competitions was established, and the second games are scheduled for next year.

TBC Bank Group Becomes Owner of OLX Uzbekistan

The deal was concluded with OLX Group, a subsidiary of Prosus. This is a strategic move by TBC Bank Group aimed at expanding its presence in Uzbekistan's digital economy and strengthening its position in the online trading market.

Elon Musk Launches Microsoft Competitor — Macrohard

Elon Musk announced the creation of Macrohard, a company competing with Microsoft in the software and AI sectors. Macrohard will focus on multi-agent systems and hundreds of virtual "agents" for generating code, images, and video. The project will integrate with the xAI ecosystem and aims to automate processes performed by developers.

Sam Altman Plans to Open OpenAI Office in New Delhi, India

The company is already registered in India and has begun recruiting staff to form a local team that will work on strengthening cooperation with Indian partners, government bodies, enterprises, developers, and educational institutions.

1st Angel Club Opens in Almaty — Community for Supporting Early-Stage Startups

1st Angel Club is a new community focused on supporting startups at the earliest stages. The club provides a platform for founders to interact with investors, helping to bridge the gap between the initial stage and venture capital funding.

Largest Startup Competition in Central Eurasia Brings Projects to TechCrunch

The competition gathered 380 startups from 27 countries and for the first time opened the path to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield for Central Eurasia. The winners — Polygraf AI, QuickShipper, Surfaice, and ArtSkin — will present their projects in San Francisco.