Why is this important
Artificial intelligence is a key technology of the future, determining the competitiveness of the economy. Early implementation of AI in public administration will increase efficiency, reduce bureaucracy, and improve the quality of services. Attracting $1 billion in investments will create infrastructure for AI startup development and specialist training.
What happened
- The President signed a decree on the development of artificial intelligence technologies;
- By the end of 2026, at least 100 AI initiatives will be launched in public administration, social sphere, and economy;
- 15 AI laboratories will be opened in universities;
- By 2030, $1 billion in foreign investment is planned to be attracted to AI infrastructure;
- By the end of 2025, the government portal ai.gov.uz will be launched.
Portal ai.gov.uz
Information about will be posted on the portal:
- Projects and programs in the field of AI;
- New startups;
- Free training online courses on AI.
Performance evaluation
The implementation of AI will be taken into account when assessing the digital transformation of government bodies and state-owned enterprises. Starting March 2026, ministries and agencies will participate in the competition for the best AI projects twice a year.
Context
Artificial intelligence is transforming all spheres of the economy: from healthcare (diagnostics, personalized medicine) to agriculture (yield forecasting, resource optimization). Countries that implement AI early gain competitive advantages.
100 AI Initiatives is an ambitious goal that requires coordination between government agencies, universities, and businesses. Examples of possible projects: document management automation, AI assistants for citizens, earthquake forecasting, big data analysis for decision-making.
15 AI laboratories at universities will provide training and research in the field of machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing. This is crucial for creating a personnel reserve.
Investing $1 billion by 2030 is a significant amount, but it requires creating attractive conditions for investors: tax benefits, access to data, and intellectual property protection. The infrastructure includes computing capacities (data centers, GPU clusters), model training platforms, and a startup ecosystem.
The ai.gov.uz portal will become a single point for accessing information about projects, startups, and training. This is important for coordinating efforts and involving citizens in AI development.
Competition between ministries is an unconventional approach that stimulates competition and innovation within the state apparatus. This can accelerate the implementation of AI, but requires clear evaluation criteria and transparency.
Uzbekistan is already implementing several AI projects: earthquake forecasting, building seismic resistance analysis. Partnership with the UAE in implementing AI in public administration can accelerate progress.
