Kazakhstan is actively promoting AI development, with President Tokayev declaring 2026 the "Year of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence" to introduce advanced technologies across various economic sectors. The country established the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development in 2025 and last month approved an action plan through 2029, covering AI education, digital healthcare, and energy sector applications. Kazakhstan has also become the second jurisdiction after the EU to pass AI governance laws and has introduced SKAI, the first AI board member with voting rights. Experts believe that while Kazakhstan is still far from Silicon Valley, it is gradually becoming a regional AI hub, though some experts also warn about its environmental impact.