AICA | Central Asian Association for AI

Introducing New Resident: ITCOMMS 🇰🇿 ITCOMMS, a distinguished Kazakhstani company, has officially become the AICA Resident 📝The certification ceremony was attended by Alexander Likhtman - Founder of ITCOMMS, Dmitry Chernienko - Regional Manager, and Khudoyberdiev Shakhriyor, deputy chairman of AICA 💼 ITCOMMS is a PR agency specializing in the tech industry, helping IT companies and startups gain visibility in Central Asia, CIS, Europe, MENA, and the USA. The agency has over 20 years of experience and has completed 500+ projects 🚀Welcome to AICA, ITCOMMS! We are excited to have you on board and look forward to a successful collaboration! LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram |  Telegram

📢 Want to Become a Resident at AICA? Are you passionate about AI and want to influence strategically? We invite AI specialists and startup founders to join AICA as residents, where you can develop and implement innovative AI strategies. As a resident at AICA, you'll have the opportunity to: • Networking with an elite group of specialists and key influencers. • Engaging in meetings with high-ranking government representatives. • Sharing and receiving valuable insights and knowledge. • Accelerating your startup's growth and development. 📩For more information contact us: Forms LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram |  Telegram

🎓 INHA University in Tashkent has become the first university resident of AICA Our new resident, Muzaffar Djalalov, has officially joined AICA, establishing a partnership focused on advancing research and development in AI within cooperation. This process was actively supported by Oleg Pekos, the First Deputy Minister for Artificial Intelligence of the Ministry of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan. LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram |  Telegram

Meeting with the Minister of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 🤝 🇺🇿 📅 On July 4, meetings were held in Astana with Zhaslan Khasenovich Madiyev, Minister of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Vladimir Norov, Chairman of the AICA. 📌Discussions took place on mutual cooperation in exchanging experience in digital transformation and programming. Minister Madiyev expressed robust support for organizing a conference on AI development during ICTweek and directed his team to prepare for participation in this pivotal event. 🤝Minister Madiyev also demonstrated significant interest in the proposed initiatives, underscoring a strong commitment to collaborative efforts under the AICA. LinkedIn| Twitter | Instagram | Telegram

🔍 Владимир Норов: «Банки, придерживающиеся старой схемы, не выживут» 📌 Внедрение искусственного интеллекта в банковской отрасли обсудили 29 июня на международной научно-практической конференции «Цифровая трансформация банков: взаимодействие с образованием». Мероприятие организовал Ташкентский международный университет финансового менеджмента и технологий (TIFT). 🖌 Председатель Центрально-Азиатской ассоциации искусственного интеллекта (AICA) Владимир Норов рассказал о том, как ИИ может помочь банкам развиваться. Подробнее читайте на Kursiv.Media

Announcing a Strategic Partnership with the Ministry of Digital Technologies📢 📅On June 25, 2024, the Ministry of Digital Development and the AICA association met to discuss AI development in Central Asia. A further plan for AI development was reviewed and discussed funding issues for current and future AI initiatives. Participants from the Ministry included Oleg Pekos (Deputy Minister), Aziz Otabekov (Head of the AI Department), and Fazliddin Anvarov (Lead Youth Affairs Specialist). From AICA, attendees were Vladimir Norov (Chairman), Shakhriyor Khudoyberdiev (Deputy Chairman), Bakhtiyor Khasanov (Co-founder of MohirAI), and Otabek Nasirov (Co-owner and Partner at SBO Insights). 📌Key Discussion Points: - The Ministry agreed to be a title sponsor of the upcoming AI conference and work with AICA to develop a collaborative strategy for AI growth. - Specialists from both sides are involved in creating this strategy. - The meeting also focused on identifying specific areas for collaboration between the Ministry and AICA. This meeting paves a way to a strategic partnership between the Ministry and AICA.🚀 LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram |  Telegram

🎉 Welcome MohirAI, to AICA! We are thrilled to welcome Bakhtiyor Khasanov, the co-founder of MohirAI, as our newest resident at AICA. We look forward to a productive collaboration and many successful projects together. LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram |  Telegram

🤝New Partnerships Forged at Digital Uzbekistan Plus Forum On June 13, on the final day of the Digital Uzbekistan Plus forum, a memorandum of cooperation was signed between AICA and Plus Group. This marks a new step in the development of technological initiatives and international partnerships. SBO INSIGHTS has also signed a memorandum with the Central Asian Association of Artificial Intelligence aimed at promoting the expansion of the expert community and the exchange of knowledge in the field of digital economy. The signing ceremony was attended by Konstantin Grizov, CEO of PLUS Group, and Otabek Nasirov, partner at SBO INSIGHTS. This collaboration is aimed at supporting future projects and digital transformation. LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram |  Telegram

📢 Attention Everyone!🌟 Contribute as a sponsor, co-organizer, or speaker at our Central Asian AI Conference! This is your exclusive opportunity to connect with leading AI experts, showcase your brand to top industry professionals, and gain insights into AI innovations. ✉️ Contact us at @shakhriyor_kh and contribute to this key industry event.🚀 LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram |  Telegram

First Meeting of the Central Asia AI Conference Working Group💼 In the first meeting of the working group, Central Asian AI conference were discussed. Key topics included project updates, introducing new residents, and securing sponsors. This marks a key step in preparing for the upcoming event. LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram |  Telegram

Исламский банкинг может привлекать в Узбекистан до 10 миллиардов долларов ежегодно Председатель Центрально-Азиатской Ассоциации искусственного интеллекта Владимир Норов, выступая на ПЛАС – Форуме Digital Uzbekistan, рассказал о развитии исламского финансирования, его росте в мировом масштабе, особенно в мусульманских странах. Также он обсудил проблемы в этой области, такие как низкий уровень финансовой грамотности, гендерное неравенство и кибербезопасность. В своем выступлении он отметил, что исламское финансирование сегодня… https://fintech-retail.com/2024/06/13/privlekat-do-10-mlrd/

🎉 Welcome Alif Tech - a New Resident at AICA! We are excited to announce that Alif Tech has joined us as a new resident at AICA. This collaboration was marked by the signing of an agreement with Alif Tech's CEO Nuriddin Lafizov and Alif Academy founder Mashura Eshmatova, alongside our co-founders Vladimir Norov and Khudoyberdiev Shakhriyor. Following the signing of the memorandum, a tour of the Alif office was conducted by the CEO of Alif Tech, showcasing their innovative space and forward-thinking approach. LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram |  Telegram

👥On May 16, a meeting took place at the World Bank regional office in Tashkent with Ms. Christine Zhenwei Qiang, Director of the Digital Development Department of the World Bank, and the co-founders of AICA, Vladimir Norov and Khudoyberdiev Shahriyor. 📌Key points discussed: - Development of digital technologies, AI, and fintech in Central Asia. - World Bank's Digital Progress and Trends Report 2023, stressing the need for regional collaboration in AI. - 2022 World Bank report on Islamic fintech, highlighting its potential to boost GDP and financial inclusion. 🤝An agreement was made to organize a regional AI conference, supported by AICA and the World Bank, to advance digital technologies and support Islamic fintech startups in the region. LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram |  Telegram

⚡️🤖A new GPT-4o model for ChatGPT has been introduced. This free GPT model processes requests faster and more effectively, and features a voice assistant capable of conversing like a human. With the ability to see, hear, and respond with various intonations, emotions, and tones of voice, this model sets a new standard. 🗣 🌍It is proficient in 50 languages, offering seamless translations and the capability to write program code several times faster and better than the previous model. LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Telegram

🧠А new neuromorphic computer from Intel Neuromorphic computers, whose algorithms operate similarly to the human brain, are one of the hottest topics in AI. Intel recently unveiled Hala Point, the world's most powerful neuromorphic computer to date. 🦉Hala Point is a silicone analog of an owl's brain or a capuchin monkey's cerebral cortex. 1,152 Loihi 2 neuromorphic chips power the microwave oven-sized device and contains 1.15 billion artificial neurons. What is their advantage? 🎮Hala Point can perform 15 trillion operations, consuming 100 times less power and operating at 50 times faster speeds than the most powerful processors available. This will allow you to solve complex planning and logistics problems. For example, managing the infrastructure of a “smart” city and humanoid robots LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Telegram

🔝Course “How to Become a Prompt Engineer” from Coursera co-founder Andrew Eng DeepLearning and OpenAI have launched a free course called "Prompt Engineering for Developers" to train prompt engineers. The course is taught by Andrew Eng and Isa Fulford (OpenAI Technical Specialist) and consists of fifteen-minute lectures. 🔗 What will you learn from the course for prompt engineers? → How to use LLM to quickly create new applications. → How to solve practical problems: summarizing customer reviews or editing texts. → What principles exist for writing effective prompts. → How to create a chatbot. 📎 Who is this course suitable for? According to the creators, the course is aimed primarily at beginners, but participants are still required to have basic knowledge of Python. LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Telegram

❓How To Effectively Integrate AI Into Your Business Operations AI can potentially enhance companies’ processes, products, and services, but its impact depends on effective implementation. Here are three best practices for implementing AI to drive growth, profitability, and adaptability. 🔴 Set clear objectives. AI should be purposefully applied to specific business objectives. Its current impact is primarily in personalizing customer experiences and streamlining operations. This targeted application allows AI to provide tangible benefits while mitigating risks. 🔴 Prepare people to use tools effectively (and ethically). Many employees are already using AI, often without informing their superiors. This has led to an “untamed” AI environment in workplaces. A successful AI plan should ensure employees can effectively use AI and adapt to changes in their workflows due to evolving technology. 🔴 Start with a pilot project. Companies should avoid overselling AI’s impact and instead start with pilot projects. These could include personalizing content, using chatbots for customer service, or improving productivity with AI tools. LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Telegram

🚀 Calling All AI Startups! 🚀 Got a game-changing AI startup? We want to hear from you! @aica_org is on the lookout for visionary AI startups with solid teams and big plans. If you're ready to scale and attract investment in the MENA region, this is your chance! Pitch your project in a concise PowerPoint to @kh_khaydarov_operations. Make sure your privacy settings allow group additions. Selected startups will have the chance to consult with leading startupers from various fields and AICA specialsts. Potential support from AICA awaits! Don't miss out on this opportunity to supercharge your AI startup! Submit now and let's make waves together. 🌊 LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Telegram

🌟🚀 Exciting news alert! AICA proudly presents the International PLUS-Forum "Digital Uzbekistan"! 🌍💼 🗓 Mark your calendars: June 12-13, 2024 🏢 Venue: International Hotel, Tashkent Join over 2200 delegates and hear from 110 renowned fintech, banking, e-government, and retail speakers! 🔊 🔍 What can you expect? - Engaging in cutting-edge discussions on digital banking, cryptocurrencies, e-commerce, and more! - Explore groundbreaking products and services at our innovative exhibition. - Network with industry leaders and forge valuable new connections. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to be at the forefront of industry innovation! Learn more about the forum here and register now! 💫🚀 Secure your spot today: Registration 🎟 LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Telegram

Three Ways To Invest In The AI 💼✨The visionary behind Latino Wall Street, offers a roadmap for investing in the AI transformative trend. Here are three strategic ways to dive into AI investments: 1️⃣ Tech Giants and AI Powerhouses: Giants like Google's Alphabet, Microsoft, and Nvidia are pioneering AI innovation. Investing in these behemoths means betting on their AI-driven products and breakthroughs. Yet, it's essential to consider the risks of market saturation, regulatory scrutiny, and their ability to stay agile against smaller, nimble competitors. 🌐💡 2️⃣ AI-Driven Startups: For those willing to embrace higher risks for potentially greater rewards, AI startups are the frontier. These entities are disrupting industries with cutting-edge solutions. However, the road is fraught with challenges, from regulatory hurdles to intense competition. Key to this avenue is thorough due diligence, focusing on the startup's leadership, technology uniqueness, and market demand. 🚀🔍 3️⃣ AI ETFs and Index Funds: For investors looking for a more hands-off approach, AI-focused ETFs and index funds offer a diversified portfolio of AI investments. This option minimizes the risks of betting on single entities and allows investors to tap into AI's sector-wide growth. However, it's crucial to examine the fund's expense ratios, liquidity, and the expertise of its managers. 📊🛡 For more detailed information about the article, follow the link: Forbes Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional financial advice. LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram |  Telegram