On November 8, 2025, the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of Kazakhstan and the company Freedom Holding Corp. announced a strategic partnership to establish an artificial intelligence center (AI hub) in Kazakhstan.
This was reported on the ministry's official website. The ministry representatives noted that the implementation of the project is expected to strengthen the leadership of Kazakhstan and Central Asian countries in the field of artificial intelligence.
The center will be equipped with Nvidia infrastructure, and its management will be entrusted to Freedom Holding Corp.
The total value of the project is planned to be 2 billion dollars, with Freedom Holding Corp. acting as the main investor.
“We are pleased to join this large-scale initiative aimed at strengthening Kazakhstan’s position in the global artificial intelligence industry. By combining Nvidia's advanced technologies, the ministry's strategic vision, and our experience, we are creating a solid foundation for the development of innovation and long-term growth in Central Asia,” said Freedom Holding Corp.
CEO Timur Turlov. The Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of Kazakhstan will provide conditions for the AI center and assist in establishing an artificial intelligence academy and research laboratory.
Additionally, 165,000 Kazakh teachers will have the opportunity to use ChatGPT Edu—the educational version of the chatbot. An agreement on this was signed between Freedom Holding, OpenAI, and the government of Kazakhstan.
