Shavkat Mirziyoyev outlined priorities for expanding economic ties between Uzbekistan and the United States, including critical minerals, energy, data centres and artificial intelligence.
Samruk-Kazyna is systematically introducing artificial intelligence across its group of companies, with more than 70 projects underway. CEO Nurlan Zhakupov briefed the head of state on the work.
UK businesses developing quantum technologies will receive a share of £50 million. Projects include tools to locate railway faults, portable eye scanners and mobile quantum radio systems.
Kazakh student Nurdaulet Duzenov has developed AgriX, an intelligent platform aimed at increasing agricultural productivity and using resources more efficiently.
Five students from Georgia will join the Azerbaijan Republic Artificial Intelligence Academy’s intensive 10-month programme free of charge. They will also have the opportunity to gain internship experience on real projects.
Turkey’s Higher Education Council head Erol Özvar urged universities to rethink traditional teaching. He called for fewer courses and more practical work, research and projects.
Saudi Arabia plans to use artificial intelligence to develop its early warning system and improve preparedness for weather and climate risks. National Center of Meteorology CEO Ayman bin Salem Ghulam presented the country’s approach at a forum in Tunisia.
With support from Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, Astana Hub and Belgium’s Ghent University will open an artificial intelligence and mathematics lab at Alem.ai.
Two intersections in Tajikistan’s capital have been equipped with AI-powered traffic lights. Dushanbe has also introduced illuminated pedestrian crossings and street signs translated into English.
Baktybek Kudaibergenov, head of Kyrgyzstan’s National Statistical Committee, presented the country’s experience using administrative data in official statistics at a CIS forum in Yerevan.
A team at Zhengzhou University has synthesized a millimeter-scale block of pure hexagonal diamond. The researchers say the work resolves a long-standing debate over whether the material can exist in bulk form.
China is helping develop international standards for the low-altitude economy through ISO and IEC. A joint standard on drone sensing and obstacle avoidance has been completed, while a proposal on testing security modules has been registered as a draft international standard.
China’s state-owned enterprises are being urged to expand technological innovation, upgrade traditional industries and strengthen supply chains. The priorities are outlined in an article by Cheng Fubo published on the website of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council.
The US Commerce Department said it would rescind the Biden administration’s AI Diffusion Rule and strengthen export controls on semiconductors. The measures include guidance on Chinese chips, AI models and supply-chain protections.
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