Kazakhstan Fosterings advancements in Artificial Intelligence infrastructure
**Kazakhstan Accelerates AI Integration in Government Operations**
Kazakhstan is making significant strides in its digital transformation journey, with artificial intelligence (AI) playing a pivotal role in modernizing government operations and fostering national innovation. The recent launch of the country's first national supercomputer, a joint venture with UAE-based Presight, marks a significant step towards Kazakhstan's ambition to become an AI and cloud computing hub [1].
On July 18, 2025, Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting of the Commission on Digitalization to review progress on AI infrastructure development. The meeting highlighted the modernization of government data centers, the ongoing development of the QazTech platform, and the finalization of Digital Transformation Maps within a month [2].
The QazTech platform, a national IT development framework, is designed to accelerate the creation and deployment of digital products and government services, cutting development times from 1.5–3 years to just six months [2][3]. Several government services are already operational on QazTech, with full-scale deployment expected by August 2025 [2]. The platform emphasizes uniform standards, built-in cybersecurity, and cloud technology integration [2].
The Digital Transformation Maps prioritize AI integration, reengineering outdated procedures, digitizing data, and improving responsiveness to citizen feedback through channels like e-Otinish, hotline 109, and social media [2]. These maps are being developed based on international best practices, notably Singapore’s approach [2].
Several digital solutions are already in development or deployment, including e-agent, egov AI, AI-therapist, tax helper, SDU, and E-translator [2][3]. These initiatives are part of a broader ecosystem that includes upskilling programs like AI Corporate, TUMO Center, and AI People, and a draft law on artificial intelligence to regulate and foster the sector [2][3].
Kazakhstan's leadership views digital development as crucial to national sovereignty, on par with energy and food security [4]. The government has emphasized strict data sovereignty, with sensitive state and citizen data to be managed exclusively by national experts, with no foreign access allowed [4].
Looking ahead, Kazakhstan plans to further integrate AI into all government operations, scale the QazTech platform, develop local AI talent, advance legislative frameworks, and foster regional leadership in AI and cloud computing [1][4]. However, success will depend on overcoming challenges related to skilled workforce retention, data security, and the effective, widespread adoption of new technologies across government agencies [2][3][4].
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In the context of Kazakhstan's digital transformation, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is deemed crucial for modernizing government operations. The QazTech platform, a national IT development framework, not only emphasizes uniform standards, built-in cybersecurity, and cloud technology integration, but also prioritizes the incorporation of AI to streamline the creation and deployment of digital products and services [2].
