Key Takeaways
• Kazakhstan is transitioning from an AI development concept to a full-fledged national strategy with legislative backing.
• The draft AI bill includes ethical guidelines, content labeling standards, and system classification criteria.
• A Kazakh-language AI model, trained on 148 billion tokens, is now publicly available.
• The National AI Platform provides centralized access to data, computing power, and AI models.
• Nearly 2,000 public sector employees have been trained in AI-related competencies.
Kazakhstan has taken a decisive step toward formalizing its approach to artificial intelligence (AI) by converting its current development concept into a national strategy.
The initiative was announced on April 17 by Gizzat Baitursynov, Chairman of the AI and Innovation Development Committee under the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry, during a press conference at the Central Communications Service (CCS).
This move reflects the country’s growing investment in AI as a strategic driver of digital transformation, focusing on legal structure, ethical safeguards, and public-sector readiness.
Institutional Evolution: From Concept to Strategy
Kazakhstan’s original Concept for the Development of AI outlined six major domains: human capital, infrastructure, data, public policy, and two other strategic areas.
This concept is now evolving into a comprehensive national strategy, supported by active legislative development.
“The concept covers international experience, the current situation in Kazakhstan. We describe our tasks and goals in six main areas: human capital, infrastructure, data, public policy, and others.”
To guide this transformation, Kazakhstan has already submitted a draft AI bill to the Mazhilis, the lower house of Parliament. This legislation will serve as a legal framework to ensure transparency, accountability, and standardized use of AI systems across sectors.
Key Elements of the Draft AI Legislation
The proposed bill addresses multiple components of responsible AI deployment:
• Standards for labeling AI-generated content to ensure transparency.
• Ethical norms aimed at mitigating misuse and ensuring public trust.
• Defined legal responsibilities for owners, users, and developers of AI systems.
• A formal classification structure to categorize AI systems based on their functions and risks.
“We have defined the responsibility between the owner, proprietor, and user of the AI system. We have also developed a classification of the AI system.”
This proactive legislative move positions Kazakhstan among a growing group of nations—such as those in the EU and Asia—developing legal frameworks for AI oversight.
Launch of a Kazakh-Language AI Model
In December 2024, Kazakhstan introduced a Kazakh-language AI model trained on 148 billion tokens. The model is now publicly available, and it reflects the government’s focus on linguistic inclusivity and digital accessibility in AI development.
This initiative bridges a critical gap for non-English speaking users and reinforces the importance of local language support in AI applications.
Infrastructure Push: National AI Platform Operational
Another milestone in Kazakhstan’s AI journey is the deployment of the National AI Platform, which consolidates digital tools and services to accelerate AI innovation and adoption.
The platform includes:
• Open access to curated datasets for AI development.
• Computing resources to support high-performance model training and deployment.
• A library of ready-made pretrained models to streamline project implementation.
“The next direction is the National AI Platform. This platform has been put into operation, providing access to data, computing resources, and ready-made models. We have recently trained nearly 2,000 civil servants and quasi-public sector employees.”
This infrastructure investment ensures that public-sector entities are not only equipped with tools but also with the knowledge to use them effectively.
Workforce Development: A Core Priority
Kazakhstan’s commitment to AI is matched by its focus on human capital development. So far, nearly 2,000 civil servants and public-sector employees have undergone AI-related training to build operational expertise and support implementation at various levels of government.
This training program aligns with international best practices, which emphasize workforce upskilling as a foundational element in national AI strategies.
Kazakhstan’s evolving National AI Strategy is a carefully structured initiative that combines legal oversight, technical infrastructure, and public-sector empowerment.
With steps already taken to launch a national AI platform, release a localized language model, and train a large segment of the workforce, the country is laying down the core pillars for sustainable and ethical AI adoption.
By aligning regulatory foresight with innovation, Kazakhstan is preparing not just to adopt AI—but to govern it responsibly and inclusively.
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