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NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has backed Kazakhstan’s artificial intelligence ambitions, highlighting the country’s potential to become a global hub for physical AI, create startups and transform industries.
Huang made the remarks on October 23 during his first visit to the alem.ai International AI Center in Astana, AnewZ reported. Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development announced the visit.
During the visit, officials presented plans to turn Kazakhstan into a global physical AI hub, combining artificial intelligence with robotics and real-world systems.
Kazakhstan’s physical AI strategy
Kazakhstan’s strategy is based on three pillars: a supportive institutional environment, modern technological infrastructure and investment in human capital.
“The most valuable asset of every country is the culture and intelligence of its people. Kazakh programmers, entrepreneurs and students now have a unique opportunity to create their own AI. With such ambitions and a strong scientific and technological foundation, Kazakhstan can build new startups, transform entire industries and open new horizons for the younger generation,” Huang said.
Huang visited the Singularity Museum, which traces the development of artificial intelligence from its early concepts to modern neural networks and generative AI.
He signed a 1998 NVIDIA RIVA TNT graphics card, which will be added to the museum’s collection. He later visited the AI Cinema, where AI-generated content is displayed.
AI-powered services presented
Huang was also shown the Self-Service Center, which provides access to government, business and other services.
The center operates the AI-powered alem.gpt assistant, which allows users to communicate in natural language. The system uses AI models supported by Alem.Cloud GPU clusters equipped with NVIDIA H200 processors.
Officials demonstrated the eGov Mobile app’s features, including digital documents, eGov QR and integrated banking services such as digital mortgages.
Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, Jaslan Madiev, said AI was reshaping the technological landscape and shifting the balance of power in the global economy.
“Kazakhstan intends to be among the countries shaping the future of this industry. Our advantage lies in combining energy potential, a developed industrial sector and a growing pool of talented engineers and programmers,” Madiev said.
Partnerships with technology companies such as NVIDIA could help Kazakhstan become a global hub for physical AI, he said. Under this approach, intelligent systems and robotics would be developed, tested and deployed in real industrial environments.
Astana Hub CEO Magzhan Madiev also outlined the digital Startup City platform, designed to help startups access international markets through peer collaboration and gamification.
During the visit, Kazakhstan and NVIDIA discussed expanding cooperation in AI infrastructure, technological development and physical AI. Kazakhstan is seeking to strengthen its position in the global AI industry.
