Telegram, Google, and InDrive to Support Kazakhstan’s Artificial Intelligence Push

Kazakhstan is taking major steps to develop its artificial intelligence capabilities, Orda.kz reports.

Speaking at a meeting of the Public Chamber at Astana Hub, First Vice Minister of Digital Development Kanysh Tuleushin announced that Nvidia L40s GPUs have already been purchased to power the country's national AI platform.

It is currently housed at the data center of National Information Technologies JSC and will be used to launch state-developed AI products. Kazakhstan has also applied for an official license to import Nvidia computing power.

This supercomputer infrastructure will serve as the backbone for training, testing, and deploying domestic AI systems. It will be integrated with the national AI platform, where 11 prototype AI agents have already been developed. These tools aim to improve citizens' access to public services and boost the efficiency of government institutions.

Tuleushin stressed the importance of a well-rounded approach to AI development.

We are building a sustainable artificial intelligence ecosystem based on a reliable regulatory framework, modern infrastructure, and human capital development. Artificial intelligence is already having a significant impact on global development, transforming industries, increasing management efficiency, and shaping global competitiveness. That’s why creating a strong technological foundation is our top priority,he said. 

A key focus will be on building human capital. Over the next five years, Kazakhstan plans to train over one million people in AI-related skills — from schoolchildren and students to civil servants and entrepreneurs. The initiative includes dedicated training programs, acceleration courses, and online learning platforms.

A central pillar of the AI ecosystem will be the Alem.ai International Artificial Intelligence Center, slated to open in Astana this year. The center will bring together education, research, entrepreneurship, and digital government initiatives under one roof.

Its eight floors are each dedicated to a specific area of development: the first floor will feature an open space for forums, lectures, and hackathons; the second and third will host the TUMO school focused on programming, robotics, and AI; the fourth and fifth floors will be home to the Tomorrow School for training future AI specialists.

The sixth floor will house a startup campus and accelerator programs, while the seventh will serve as a research hub for advanced AI solutions. At the top, the eighth floor will operate as the AI Government Situation Center, where data analysis and digital public service solutions will be developed.

The Ministry of Digital Development is also in talks to host offices of major tech companies within the Alem.ai center, including Telegram, TON, Tether, InDrive, and Google. These companies are expected to support joint research projects and contribute to the development of new AI-driven products.

Original Author: Artem Volkov