A study on the readiness of countries for artificial intelligence has been launched in Central Eurasia.

A large-scale study on the readiness of countries in the region for the implementation of artificial intelligence has been launched in Central Eurasia. The initiative is being implemented with the participation of IT Park Uzbekistan together with international and regional partners.

The project will cover several countries in the region — Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Azerbaijan. The work on the study will last until September 2026 and will be aimed at a comprehensive assessment of the state of AI ecosystems in these countries.

The study is being implemented in partnership with Silkroad Innovation Hub with the support of Freedom Holding and Astana Hub. At the current stage, the team presented the methodology for the analysis, including the assessment of infrastructure, the level of technology development, human resources potential, and the investment environment.

The initial presentation of the study took place at the international conference Innovation in Global Growth Markets, organized by MIT Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship. It was there that the key approaches to assessing the AI readiness of the countries in the region and the further stages of work were outlined.

It is expected that the results of the study will help identify the strengths and weaknesses of Central Eurasian countries in the context of artificial intelligence development, as well as form recommendations for governments, investors, and technological ecosystems. The final report will serve as the basis for developing strategies aimed at accelerating the implementation of AI and enhancing the competitiveness of the region on a global level.

Source: IT Park Uzbekistan