ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev chaired the first meeting of the Council on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Development on Oct. 1 in Astana, underscoring the transformative role of digital systems and AI in ensuring Kazakhstan’s sovereignty and driving economic growth. Opening the meeting, Tokayev highlighted Kazakhstan’s progress in digitalization, reported the Akorda press service. President Tokayev emphasized that AI has become a decisive factor in shaping global development, highlighting the creation of a Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development to oversee the comprehensive introduction of AI technologies. AI in education: toward personalized learningTokayev called for the broad integration of AI in education to create personalized learning pathways tailored to each student’s abilities. Concluding the session, Tokayev highlighted that Kazakhstan’s national interests must remain the key benchmark of its digital strategy.