New iPhone 16E and Elon Musk's Leadership: What's New in February in the World and Central Asia

Kazakhstan Becomes the Leader in Creating Technology Companies Worth $1 Billion and $10 Billion

Speaking at the Digital Almaty 2025 international forum, Yoram Wijngaarde emphasized the importance of new ecosystems and the opportunities they open up for the global market.

Samsung TVs Will Be Produced in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan-made Samsung TVs will go on sale in the second quarter of 2025.

Former McKinsey Consultant and Apple Engineer Launch AI Startup to Automate Consulting Work

The startup uses generative artificial intelligence to automate routine tasks in consulting, enabling small and medium-sized companies to compete with major industry players.

Kaspi.kz Co-owner Vyacheslav Kim Buys Jusan Bank

Vyacheslav Kim, one of the shareholders of Kaspi.kz, is acquiring nearly 100% of the controlling stake in Jusan Bank, which is currently owned by Galimzhan Esenov.

Anthropic Unveils Claude 3.7 Sonnet — A Hybrid AI Model with "Flexible" Thinking

The new model surpasses its predecessor, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, and provides more accurate and well-reasoned answers. In tests involving complex tasks, Claude 3.7 Sonnet demonstrated high performance, outperforming models from OpenAI and DeepSeek.

Construction Begins on the International AI Center alem.ai in Astana

The center will enable the export of Kazakh AI solutions to reach $5 billion by 2029, while also launching a new wave of technological and economic growth, establishing Astana as a key intellectual hub in Central Asia.

Documentary Film "Birth of Innovation" Released About Tajikistan's Startup Ecosystem

A review of Tajikistan's startup ecosystem that thoroughly examines the current state of the startup sector, key players, and development prospects.

Professor from Tashkent Becomes Meta's Vice President for AI Research

Professor Ruslan Salahutdinov from Tashkent has taken on the role of Vice President of Meta for Artificial Intelligence Research.

Elon Musk Tops the List of Super-Billionaires with a Net Worth of $420 Billion

The Wall Street Journal presented an updated ranking of "super-billionaires" — ultra-wealthy entrepreneurs whose net worth exceeds $50 billion.

IT Park Uzbekistan Develops Cooperation with Companies from the UAE and MENA Countries

During a visit to Dubai, a delegation led by the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of IT Park Uzbekistan held meetings with representatives of DIFC Innovation Hub, Odoo, and Comarch.

Apple Unveils iPhone 16E

The new iPhone supports Face ID, marking the end of the traditional "Home" button. The switch to USB-C ensures convenient connectivity and fast charging.

Google Intends to Expand Cooperation with Kyrgyzstan

Special attention was given to job creation in the IT sector, support for startups, training of specialists in digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.