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BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 19. Azerbaijan has
officially approved its “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy” for
2025-2028, aiming to accelerate the country’s progress in AI
development, foster digital transformation, and strengthen
Azerbaijan’s role within the global AI ecosystem, the Innovation
and Digital Development Agency under the Ministry of Digital
Development and Transport told Trend.
The strategy outlines several key objectives, including
promoting innovation and digital development, enhancing the
competitiveness of the economy, organizing AI-based data
management, expanding skilled workforce training, and improving
collaboration between the public and private sectors. Additionally,
the strategy emphasizes the importance of establishing management
mechanisms based on data security and ethical standards.
In terms of infrastructure, the strategy focuses on developing
high-level computing resources, creating open data repositories,
and applying AI in various sectors, particularly in Natural
Language Processing (NLP) technologies. Plans also include the
development of a national data strategy to improve data quality and
efficiently process large-scale datasets.
The strategy places a significant emphasis on supporting
academic research in AI and the introduction of new curricula in
higher education institutions. It also aims to foster international
collaborations in the field.
Azerbaijan plots to increase investment in the AI startup
ecosystem, support initiatives that promote AI commercialization,
and attract both local and international investors as part of the
strategy. The government also intends to expand support mechanisms
for AI entrepreneurs, including preferential loans.
Ensuring the ethical use and security of AI technologies is
another key priority of the strategy. To this end, the government
plans to establish a regulatory framework, ensure transparency in
AI algorithms, eliminate data biases, and strengthen cybersecurity
measures. Public awareness campaigns will also be launched to
educate citizens about AI technologies and their societal
benefits.
The successful implementation of this strategy is expected to
position Azerbaijan as a regional leader in AI technology
development and contribute significantly to the country’s digital
transformation. The strategy will also serve as a roadmap for
forming a robust AI ecosystem and ensuring Azerbaijan’s active
participation in global AI platforms.
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