Draft of the National Strategy on Artificial Intelligence discussed in Ashgabat

Artificial intelligence technologies are becoming an integral part of modernizing the digital space and economic infrastructure of Turkmenistan. An important expert meeting was held in our capital city Ashgabat with the participation of representatives from relevant national agencies, as well as national and international experts. During the meeting, the draft of Turkmenistan's future National Strategy on Artificial Intelligence was reviewed, the "Orient" portal reports.

This significant event was organized by the Ministry of Communication of our country jointly with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) within the framework of digital initiatives at the regional level.

During the meeting, primary attention was focused on the issue of forming a sustainable, reliable, and secure national artificial intelligence ecosystem. The participants thoroughly analyzed the readiness level of the country's current IT infrastructure, the state of the national data ecosystem, and the possibilities of introducing modern neural networks and digital algorithms into the public administration system.

Special importance was attached to the integration of international experience during the discussion. According to experts, Turkmenistan's digital development path must fully comply with the strict global standards adopted for the ethical, legal, and responsible use of artificial intelligence.

Following the talks, the parties agreed on the key directions of the future digital policy. The final National Strategy on Artificial Intelligence will not only be limited to improving the technological system, but will also help ensure the country's inclusive economic growth and further strengthen its institutional capabilities based on precise and manageable data.