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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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The Artificial Intelligence Research Institute of Uzbekistan (AIRI) is a leading research center specializing in the development and implementation of AI technologies. Our research spans machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and robotics.Our MissionTo become a regional leader in AI research and training of highly qualified specialists.Research Areas
Machine Learning
Deep neural networks, reinforcement learning
Computer Vision
Medical diagnostics, image analysis
Language Processing
NLP for Uzbek language, machine translation
Robotics
Autonomous systems, industrial robots