Spain will allocate €12.8 million to develop digital services for the public healthcare system in the Community of Madrid. The agreement will run for four years.
The 6th Forum of Scientists from CIS Member States opened in Kazakhstan on October 29. It brings together heads of academies of sciences and researchers from eight countries.
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Science and Higher Education is working with NVIDIA to develop training in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. It has also proposed establishing a regional NVIDIA Physical AI Hub at QAIRU.
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Science and Higher Education is working with NVIDIA to train instructors and develop students’ AI skills. The country has proposed creating a regional NVIDIA Physical AI Hub.
Argentina’s Air Force presented the Búho drone, an electric-powered aircraft developed and built in the country. It has received official certification as a Class I military unmanned aerial vehicle.
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development and Kraken signed a memorandum to develop the digital assets market. The platform received preliminary approval from AFSA, a key stage in the licensing process.
Kazakhstan’s government has approved a comprehensive plan for developing unmanned systems through 2029. It includes a unified digital platform, local production and training for at least 1,000 specialists.
Iran’s Supreme Leader addressed young people who have won scientific and sports medals, saying advances in science are key to strengthening the country. He urged officials to enable a major scientific drive and make the most of talented researchers.
Russia presented its system for training workers in line with economic needs at an event in China. Participants also discussed joint vocational education projects and preparations for a Russian-Chinese alliance.
The UK is establishing the AI Biosecurity Lab to help detect biological threats earlier and speed up the development of countermeasures. The project will receive government funding and commitments from OpenAI and Anthropic.
The UAE Federal Tax Authority has launched an AI-powered digital platform for tourist tax refunds. The authority calls it the world’s first platform of its kind.
The UK will invest in protection against AI-related threats, support for British companies and infrastructure. The package includes a lab to monitor biological threats and projects across the regions.
Kazakhstan has set a strategic goal of becoming a global hub for Physical AI, which can control robots, autonomous transport and manufacturing. The goal was discussed by Deputy Prime Minister Zhaslan Madiyev and NVIDIA founder Jensen Huang.
Kazakhstan has proposed establishing a regional NVIDIA center for physical AI. The proposal was made during a meeting with company founder and CEO Jensen Huang in Astana.
The UK Ministry of Defence has proposed turning the former Cawdor Barracks in Pembrokeshire into the UK site for the DARC radar programme. The Welsh Government will decide on the planning application.
The United Nations Development Programme supported the preparation of Turkmenistan’s digital economy development concept and state programme for 2026–2028. Projects include a pilot electronic equivalent of the SMGS railway consignment note.
Chinese researchers activated an immune pathway linking alveolar macrophages and NK cells in mice, inducing memory-like NK cells inside the body. The approach showed an effect against melanoma growth.
NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang visited the alem.ai international artificial intelligence center in Astana for the first time on October 23. He was presented with Kazakhstan’s strategy for developing a global Physical AI hub.
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