Tokayev and Durov Discuss AI Projects at Digital Bridge Forum
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On October 2, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Telegram founder Pavel Durov on the sidelines of the Digital Bridge 2025 international forum in Astana.
The two discussed cooperation in education, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. Tokayev praised Telegram’s role in advancing the country’s digital agenda, noting that the company has officially become a resident of Astana Hub, opened an office in Kazakhstan, and launched AI laboratories at the AIem.Ai center.
Durov presented plans for joint AI projects, including a new initiative that will combine blockchain and artificial intelligence on Kazakhstan’s supercomputer infrastructure. According to him, this technology could give over one billion Telegram users access to AI features through a decentralized and transparent system.
It is worth noting that Durov visited Kazakhstan last year as well, highlighting that 12.5 million out of the country’s 20 million residents actively use Telegram.
Durov presented plans for joint AI projects, including a new initiative that will combine blockchain and artificial intelligence on Kazakhstan’s supercomputer infrastructure. According to him, this technology could give over one billion Telegram users access to AI features through a decentralized and transparent system.
It is worth noting that Durov visited Kazakhstan last year as well, highlighting that 12.5 million out of the country’s 20 million residents actively use Telegram.
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