On October 6, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed plans for the development of artificial intelligence technologies in Uzbekistan and their broad implementation across the economy and social sectors.
Today, artificial intelligence is becoming one of the key tools in various sectors, including the economy, education, healthcare, security, and other vital areas. Its application contributes to improving the efficiency of public administration, the rational use of resources, and the quality of services provided to the population.
In recent years, Uzbekistan has been consistently implementing reforms in this field. As a result, the country has risen 17 positions in the international ranking of artificial intelligence use, taking the 70th place among 188 countries and the first in Central Asia.
The Artificial Intelligence Development Strategy 2030 was approved last year, and a dedicated center was established under the Ministry of Digital Technologies.
To implement artificial intelligence projects in the economy and social sphere, $50 million has been allocated. A portfolio of 86 projects has been established, encompassing healthcare, education, agriculture, energy, transportation, ecology, and the financial sector. In parallel, work is underway to create a supercomputer cluster that will provide the country with modern computing capacity for the deployment of AI-based solutions.
“To accelerate the development of artificial intelligence, it is essential to study and implement both domestic and international best practices continuously. It is important to establish close cooperation with our compatriots working abroad, as well as with leading experts and representatives of the private sector,” the president emphasized.
It was noted that special attention should be paid to the creation of modern data processing centers and to creating favorable conditions for investors interested in developing AI infrastructure.
