A robot in the form of a caterpillar and Women in Tech Kazakhstan: what's new in Central Asia and the world

Caterpillar-shaped Robot

Researchers from Princeton University have created a modular flexible robot assembled from cylindrical segments. This caterpillar-like robot can separate into individual segments, reassemble itself, transport cargo, and navigate through mazes.

Kazakh Woman Launches AMAN Online Startup — Instant Help Service for Dangerous Situations

AMAN Online connects victims with licensed private security services. According to preliminary tests, the maximum wait time for a user to receive a response is 7–10 minutes until security agency personnel arrive.

Women in Tech Opens in Kazakhstan

The global community Women in Tech announces the launch of Women in Tech Kazakhstan, alongside more than 50 chapters in various countries. Women in Tech is a global community supporting women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Zhaslan Madiev Appointed as New Minister of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry

By decree of the head of state, Zhaslan Khasenovych Madiev has been appointed Minister of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Kyrgyz Startup Akyl Ai Breaks into the International Arena

Akyl Ai has been accepted into the Founder.University program by Jason Calacanis's accelerator LAUNCH.

Akyl Ai is the first smart speaker operating in the Kyrgyz language. LAUNCH is a prestigious acceleration program featuring promising startups from around the world. Akyl Ai's inclusion in LAUNCH is a significant achievement for the Kyrgyz startup community.

Alibaba Releases Language Model That Partially Outperforms GPT-4

The latest model surpasses OpenAI's GPT-4 in language and creative capabilities but falls short in other categories such as knowledge, reasoning, and mathematics.