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Kazakhstan urges swift AI transition to dodge economic stagnation and fall behind
International
Published on 5 May 2026
Delays could leave Kazakhstan lagging globally
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is pushing for a rapid shift to an AI-powered, real-time economy. He warned that sticking with traditional growth models is becoming ineffective and that delay could widen the global gap. The plan calls for unified digital transformation, faster decision-making, and stronger private sector and venture ecosystem involvement.
- Tokayev calls for a swift AI-powered economic transition
- He warned traditional growth models are losing effectiveness
- Kazakhstan wants unified digital transformation and real-time decisions
- Private sector and venture ecosystem support are seen as crucial
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