Kazakhstan’s digitalization strategy frames artificial intelligence as an existential necessity rather than a policy choice. The text argues that delays weaken sovereignty, deepen dependency, and erode state capacity, calling for decisive reforms, centralized governance, and rapid AI integration to secure national survival and long-term stability.
BONU AGI is Uzbekistan’s first national artificial intelligence project, designed to integrate cultural, social, and historical context into AI decision-making. Unlike generic global models, it reflects local ways of thinking and communication, offering a context-aware alternative to foreign platforms. Founded by Baxtiyor Bobohonov, Sardorbek Tursunbekov, and Otabek Sidikov, the project represents a strategic move toward technological sovereignty and indigenous AI development, highlighting the importance of national identity and data independence in the digital age.
