Uzbekistan aims to further unlock its AI potential

TASHKENT, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- Uzbekistan plans to accelerate efforts to tap its estimated 10 billion U.S. dollars of artificial intelligence (AI) potential, the presidential press service said Tuesday.

A video conference was held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to discuss ways to accelerate the introduction of AI technologies into public administration, various economic sectors, and regional development.

"According to foreign experts, Uzbekistan's potential in the field of AI is estimated at around 10 billion dollars. To turn this potential into real opportunities and secure a competitive position amid the growing global demand for AI, special attention must be paid to three key areas -- infrastructure, open data, and human resource development," the statement said. ■