AI Studies Now Compulsory Across All Kazakh Higher Educational Institutions
Artificial Intelligence Set to Transform Education in Kazakhstan
In a significant move aimed at strengthening the education system and propelling the country towards global AI adoption, the Kazakhstani government has announced that artificial intelligence (AI) will become a mandatory discipline in all universities across the nation. This decision, which will take effect from the new academic year, was announced by Gulzat Kobenova, the Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education in Kazakhstan.
The move follows a call for urgent action by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev earlier this month, as Kazakhstan seeks to make AI a driver of national development. The Alem.ai center, one of the largest AI projects in the country, is expected to play a pivotal role in this initiative.
The Alem.ai center, set to host an educational center for school children and a startup campus, is anticipated to boost exports of AI solutions to $5 billion by 2029. This ambitious project is expected to bring Kazakhstan closer to leading countries in AI adoption, such as China, Finland, and the United States.
So far, 390,000 students have completed a specialized AI course in Kazakhstan, with 3,000 students earning official certificates after completing the course. Every student in Kazakhstan's universities will gain hands-on experience with AI technologies as a result of this initiative.
Twenty institutions in Kazakhstan have launched 25 new educational tracks focused on AI, with no specific details provided about the nature or content of these new AI-focused educational tracks. While the full implementation timeline for this AI integration in Kazakhstan's universities remains unclear, it is expected to have a significant impact on the job market and the economy in Kazakhstan.
However, at this stage, no details were provided about the potential impact of this initiative on the job market or the economy in Kazakhstan. The search results do not provide information about the founder or initiator of the Alem.ai center in Kazakhstan.
The announcement was reported by Khabar TV channel on Aug. 28. With the inclusion of AI in university curricula, Kazakhstan is set to take a major step towards becoming a leading player in the global AI landscape.
