Tokayev Calls for Inclusive Global AI Governance, Proposes Kazakhstan as Regional Digital Hub
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- Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called for inclusive global AI governance at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai.
- He proposed Kazakhstan as a regional digital hub to expand AI development, regulation, and digital connectivity.
- Tokayev emphasized the need for stronger international cooperation to ensure fair, human-centered AI development.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called for a global approach to artificial intelligence governance, advocating for fairness and a human-centered focus. Speaking at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on July 17, Tokayev urged for enhanced international cooperation to guide AI's development and regulation.
Tokayev proposed Kazakhstan as a potential regional digital hub, aiming to foster AI development, improve digital connectivity, and establish robust regulatory frameworks. His initiative seeks to create new opportunities for expanding AI's reach and application.
The president stressed that effective AI governance necessitates a collaborative global effort. He highlighted the importance of inclusive policies that ensure AI benefits all of humanity, rather than a select few. This call for cooperation underscores the transformative potential of AI and the need for a unified international strategy.
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