The International Artificial Intelligence Center will open in Astana.

Minister of Digital Development Zhaslan Madiev presented the concept of the alem.ai center, which will become part of the EXPO ecosystem and contribute to the development of AI technologies in Kazakhstan. The project's goal is to transform the country into an AI-oriented state by advancing technologies in science, industry, creative industries, and the public sector.

The center is scheduled to open in 2025, with a total area of 20,000 square meters. alem.ai will serve as a platform for research, education, startup acceleration, and investment attraction. Its infrastructure will include educational spaces for school students and university students, research laboratories, an acceleration program for AI startups, and a GovTech center.

By 2029, the plan is to increase the export of Kazakhstani AI solutions to $5 billion, train 10,000 specialists, and launch 100 startups annually. The project has also attracted companies such as Google, Telegram, Tether, and others for joint developments.

The creation of alem.ai will be a step toward transforming Kazakhstan into a leading AI hub in Central Asia.

Source: gov.kz