Telegram and Presight Labs Open at Kazakhstan's AI Center in Astana

Telegram and Presight have established laboratories at the Alem.ai International Artificial Intelligence Center in Astana, Kazakhstan's capital, according to an announcement by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on May 28. The president made the declaration at the Eurasian Economic Forum while discussing Kazakhstan's investment in human capital and technological development.

The Alem.ai center serves as a hub for artificial intelligence advancement and now hosts facilities from multiple world-renowned companies alongside educational institutions. In addition to the newly opened corporate laboratories, the center houses two new-generation international schools: TUMO and Tomorrow School, which are part of the country's broader education modernization efforts.

President Tokayev emphasized Kazakhstan's commitment to integrating artificial intelligence into its secondary education system through a previously signed presidential decree. He outlined the government's priorities for AI implementation in education, which include strengthening teachers' competencies, emphasizing personalized learning approaches, developing necessary infrastructure, and establishing updated educational standards. The establishment of these corporate research facilities at the center is positioned as part of the nation's strategic investment in developing advanced human capital and preparing the workforce for an AI-driven economy.