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China Accelerates AI Push Across the Economy Under “AI Plus” Initiative

The State Council's August 2025 guideline sets AI integration targets of 70% by 2027 and 90% by 2030 across key sectors, with scientific discovery as the top priority.

Alvara Merrick · 2d ago

France and Germany's Joint Push: Europe's Quest for AI Sovereignty

The €200 billion InvestAI initiative includes plans for AI gigafactories and exascale supercomputers, with a facility in Grenoble set to house over 100,000 next-gen accelerators.

Zhansaya Nurlanovna · August 10, 2026

The AI Race: Where the US and China Draw Their Strength

China's DeepSeek built a competitive model with a team of about 200 engineers, while Moonshot's Kimi K3 launch rattled Silicon Valley.

Alvara Merrick · August 10, 2026

The EU AI Act Enters Its Main Phase: What Changes From 2 August

The EU's AI rulebook reached its main application date on 2 August 2026. Chatbots must now disclose themselves, deepfakes must be labelled - and the rules reach any company selling into Europe, from Istanbul to Tashkent.

Oğuzhan Kuri · August 3, 2026

Global South’s AI Choice

The Shanghai conference highlighted AI governance gaps, with China pledging training and cooperation with ASEAN, African Union, and other regional blocs.

Muhammad Asif Noor · July 26, 2026

President Rahmon Reinforces Vision for Digital Justice

Muhammad Ali Pasha · July 26, 2026

Shusha Media Forum: Aliyev’s AI Trust Vision

Muhammad Ali Pasha · July 14, 2026

Digital Economy and Financial Inclusion in Emerging Markets

Digital finance is transforming emerging economies by expanding access to banking, savings, payments, and credit through mobile technology. While financial inclusion and economic growth are accelerating, challenges such as cybersecurity, digital literacy, infrastructure gaps, and inactive accounts continue to limit its full potential.

Uroosa Khan · July 12, 2026

Why Kazakhstan Leads the Investment Map in Central Asia

Kazakhstan reaffirmed its ambition to become Central Asia’s leading investment hub through constitutional reforms, AI-driven growth, and economic diversification. While rising FDI and digital transformation strengthen its position, long-term success will depend on transparency, institutional credibility, and reducing commodity dependence.

Abdul Hamid Hamid Al-Kba · July 4, 2026

Powerful AI Model Released

Anthropic has released Claude Fable 5, a public version of its highly advanced AI model previously restricted due to safety concerns. The company says the system includes safeguards, but experts continue debating the risks and benefits of increasingly powerful AI technologies.

Botakoz Unbayeva · June 10, 2026

WhatsApp Must Allow Rival AI

The European Union has ordered Meta to restore access to WhatsApp for rival AI chatbot providers while an antitrust investigation continues. Regulators argue the restrictions harm competition, while Meta calls the decision regulatory overreach and plans to appeal.

Botakoz Unbayeva · June 10, 2026

America’s Growing AI Backlash

Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly unpopular among Americans despite its growing use in everyday life and business. Concerns over jobs, privacy, misinformation, and ethics continue to rise, yet massive investments and economic incentives suggest AI’s rapid expansion is unlikely to slow.

Alvara Merrick · June 7, 2026

The Strategic Importance of Technology and Tech Sovereignty

Technology has become a core source of power and sovereignty in modern geopolitics. Tech sovereignty refers to a nation’s independent control over data, AI, and digital infrastructure. Its absence creates security and economic risks, while states respond through digital borders, local ecosystems, and strategic investments.

İmran Yousaf · May 31, 2026

Ashgabat 2045: Digital Urban Governance

Ashgabat 2045 is a long-term strategy to transform Turkmenistan’s capital through smart city technologies, digital governance, infrastructure modernization, and international cooperation. The framework seeks to improve urban management, sustainability, and regional connectivity.

Abdul Hamid Hamid Al-Kba · May 31, 2026

China’s Energy Supremacy: The Hidden Weapon in the AI Race

In the AI race between the US and China, the decisive factor is no longer only chip technology but also energy capacity. China gains an advantage through cheap and large-scale electricity production, while the US faces energy infrastructure bottlenecks. However, China also struggles with chip and infrastructure integration challenges.

Zhansaya Nurlanovna · May 29, 2026

Europe’s AI Moment: Why Leaders Need Calibrated Transparency

Europe’s AI future will depend not only on laws, investment, and innovation, but also on leadership communication. As AI tools enter workplaces, leaders must explain what is known, what remains uncertain, and how human oversight will protect trust.

Hudayberdi Kochumov · May 18, 2026

How Algorithmic Manipulation Is Degrading Human Intelligence?

Social media algorithms and AI tools are weakening human attention, memory, and critical thinking. Research from 2025 shows rising short-form video addiction, cognitive decline, IQ reduction, and the spread of “cognitive debt” on a global scale.

Uroosa Khan · May 15, 2026

Uzbekistan’s AI-Driven Future

Uzbekistan is accelerating digital transformation through AI, cybersecurity, startup investment, and digital education reforms. Under President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the country is building technological sovereignty and positioning itself as an emerging regional technology power.

Zhansaya Nurlanovna · May 11, 2026

Pakistan–Kazakhstan Explore AI/IT Cooperation During Embassy Visit

Pakistan–Kazakhstan Explore AI and IT Collaboration as Mr. Muhammad Ali Pasha Visits Embassy in Islamabad

EUReflect News · May 4, 2026

China Moves to Regulate AI-Generated “Digital Humans”

China has introduced draft rules to regulate AI-generated “digital humans.” Content must be clearly labeled, harmful services targeting minors will be banned, and unauthorized use of personal data restricted, aiming to balance innovation with safety.

Botakoz Unbayeva · April 5, 2026

Transforming AI Security in the Quantum Era

AI systems face escalating security risks driven by data vulnerabilities and emerging quantum threats. Classical security models are increasingly insufficient, while crypto-agility and hardware-based approaches offer a foundation for resilient, future-proof security architectures.

Alvara Merrick · April 1, 2026

Kazakhstan AI University: Technology and Human Thought

Kazakhstan’s Artificial Intelligence University marks a strategic shift toward a knowledge-based economy. Combining education, research, and industry, it aims to boost innovation, reduce brain drain, and strengthen technological sovereignty while maintaining human-centered learning and critical thinking.

Abdul Hamid Hamid Al-Kba · March 31, 2026