Inside Kazakhstan’s Push to Become a Regional AI Centre Kazakhstan's government has declared 2026 as the "Year of Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence," aiming to make the country a regional leader in artificial intelligence.
This goal is part of President Kassym Jomart Tokayev's modernization agenda, which seeks to improve public services, attract investment, and diversify the economy beyond its reliance on raw materials.
The government has introduced various initiatives to promote AI literacy, digitalize healthcare and public services, and create a startup ecosystem.