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President of Uzbekistan Approves New Measures for AI Development

Over one billion US dollars in foreign investment are expected to be attracted for modern AI infrastructure development by 2030, and 15 laboratories specializing in AI research will be established in higher education institutions by the end of 2026. Furthermore, the national portal "ai.gov.uz" will be launched by the end of the year.

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Local News10/27/2025

Central Bank Introduces Instant Transfer of Credit Data to Combat Fraud

A draft resolution by the Central Bank mandates the compulsory transfer of online loan data to the credit bureau in real-time. This measure is aimed at preventing fraudulent schemes involving the issuance of loans without citizens' consent.

Local News10/27/2025

Uzbekneftegaz and SOCAR Partner to Drive AI Innovation in Oil and Gas

The State Oil Company of the Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) and Uzbekneftegaz have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand cooperation in applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in the oil and gas sector. The collaboration includes implementing Large Language Models (LLMs) and Seismic AI technologies to enhance the efficiency of production processes.

International News10/26/2025

Tesla Unveils Next-Level AI Innovations with Optimus Humanoid Robot

Tesla, Inc. unveiled significant updates to its humanoid robot Optimus and AI systems, highlighting advances in dexterity, perception, and manufacturing automation. The latest generation of Optimus promises improved physical capabilities and broader deployment targets in factories and signals AI integration into the logistics sector.

Local News10/22/2025

Uzbekistan Leads Central Asia in Government AI Readiness Index

Uzbekistan has been ranked 70th globally and first in Central Asia in the international 'Government Artificial Intelligence Readiness Index 2024'. The legal framework adopted in recent years and the implementation of over 30 pilot projects secured this achievement. The AI Strategy outlines development until 2030.

Events10/20/2025

HealthTech AI Hackathon Kicks Off Digital Healthcare Solutions Development

The first stage of the 'HealthTech AI Hackathon' aimed at creating digital healthcare solutions in Uzbekistan, began in Nukus. The event engaged IT specialists, doctors, and students to co-create AI-driven applications for medicine, bringing together 44 teams. It is part of the large-scale National AI Hackathon Project.

International News10/3/2025

MIT and IBM Scientists Uncover New Antibiotic's Mechanism with AI

MIT CSAIL and McMaster researchers used a generative AI model to reveal how a new narrow-spectrum antibiotic attacks disease-causing bacteria. This process typically takes years, but AI enables its acceleration. The discovery demonstrates the transformative role of AI in drug development.

International News5/15/2024

Microsoft Unveils Phi-3: Big Power in a Small Package — AI for Smartphones

Microsoft unveiled its Phi-3 language model, designed to run natively on smartphones. Compact yet powerful, Phi-3 delivers capabilities rivaling much larger systems, making AI technology accessible to more people and democratizing AI on personal devices.

Events2/17/2024

"AI Hackathon 2024" IT Festival Successfully Held in Tashkent

The "AI Hackathon 2024" IT festival, held at New Uzbekistan University, brought together over a hundred participants nationwide. The event focused on exchanging experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning among young people and supporting the most capable young specialists.

International News1/11/2024

Los Alamos National Lab: Revolutionary AI Breakthrough Creates Images from Nothing

A new generative AI model called 'Blackout Diffusion' was unveiled at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Unlike other diffusion models, this framework can create images from a completely blank frame—from nothing. It requires fewer computational resources and opens up new possibilities for scientific applications.

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