Why is this important
Such an agreement opens the way for the development of AI infrastructure, improving the qualifications of specialists, and adapting advanced technologies in priority sectors of the Uzbek economy.
What happened
- The delegation of Uzbekistan, headed by the First Deputy Minister of Digital Technologies, Olimjon Umarov, held talks with NVIDIA Vice President for Global AI Initiatives, Kalista Redmond.
- Discussions covered: creating a high-performance GPU cluster in Uzbekistan, developing generative AI, large-scale language models, data science, and infrastructure.
- The parties agreed to sign a memorandum, which will serve as a framework for joint projects and educational programs.
- The government has already conducted joint activities with NVIDIA — for example, a seminar on AI development with the participation of the Ministry of Digital Technologies and NVIDIA last winter.
- Media outlets note NVIDIA’s readiness to participate in flexible partnership models that go beyond just equipment purchases and adapt configurations to Uzbekistan’s needs.
What they say
The Minister of Digital Technologies notes that the project involves not just the introduction of technologies, but the formation of an AI ecosystem within the country.
NVIDIA is ready to work flexibly with Uzbekistan, providing technology and expertise, not just standard solutions.
Context
In October 2024, Uzbekistan approved the Strategy for the Development of AI until 2030. The GPU cluster is a key element for training and applying large AI models in local computing.
The success of cooperation depends on infrastructure (energy, data centers), personnel, regulatory framework, and readiness for long-term development.
