The AI-Sana program

The AI Sana program is a large-scale government initiative of Kazakhstan, launched by order of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education in December 2024, aimed at training highly qualified specialists and developing the artificial intelligence ecosystem in the country.

“Domestic and international educational programs in the field of AI technologies can contribute to strengthening the human resources potential of our country. I instruct the Government to work out the issue of the phased implementation of the AI-Sana program for training specialists in the field of artificial intelligence. The program should contribute to the formation of a dynamic ecosystem that combines education, research and startup development. It is necessary to use the acceleration experience of leading world universities. It is necessary to convey to every resident of Kazakhstan the benefits of artificial intelligence, explain what it is needed for and how to use it correctly.” Read more

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev

“The introduction of AI into the educational process is not just a tribute to the times. It is a conscious step towards the formation of a more flexible, individualized and effective education system. AI helps us solve problems that previously seemed impossible. Thanks to intelligent algorithms, we can analyze the progress of each student in real time, create personalized educational trajectories, predict areas of difficulty and provide timely support, optimize educational programs based on big data, automate routine teacher tasks, freeing up time for creativity and mentoring. AI does not replace the teacher, but only enhances his role. It makes the teacher not just a knowledge carrier, but a moderator, mentor, strategist in the educational process.” Read more

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1) As part of the AI-Sana project, Zhetysu University trained and certified 5,400 students on the effective use of artificial intelligence technologies in the educational process.

2) Participation in the project involves the development and implementation of software using artificial intelligence technologies in the university’s educational process. Five AI agents are planned to be launched in 2025.

№
Name of the AI agent
Purpose
Implementation period
Information on the progress of the AI agent implementation
1
Aurora
A voice assistant that can recognize and interpret natural speech and perform various tasks based on user requests.
fourth quarter of 2025
The project is under development.
2
Assistant of the digital platform “Smart Zhetysu”
AI agent will allow providing advisory and curatorial assistance to students:
– provide advisory assistance on working with a personal account;
– on issues of submitting applications for a dormitory, transfer, expulsion, etc.
– on issues of social and educational activities of the university.
fourth quarter of 2025
The project has been developed and is currently in the testing stage. The trial version is available at the link.
3
ZU Connect
A Telegram software chatbot for applicants and students, providing quick access to information, automated responses, registration for courses and events, and integration with university systems. Students and applicants find it difficult to find relevant information, and staff are overloaded with similar requests. Chatbot automates responses, reducing the workload on employees and providing round-the-clock access to data.
fourth quarter of 2025
The project is under development.
4
Multimedia
The project aims to create animation and video content using artificial intelligence technologies to automate scripts, generate visual effects, voice acting and editing. AI will speed up production, reduce costs and personalize content, making it accessible to a wider audience, including advertising, educational and entertainment formats.
fourth quarter of 2025
The project is under development.
5
AI Game studio
Video game development using artificial intelligence to automate the generation of game worlds, scenarios, characters, animation, and voice acting. AI speeds up the development process, reduces costs, and allows for personalized gaming experiences by creating adaptive gameplay and dynamic content across genres and platforms.
fourth quarter of 2025
The project is under development.

3) All data and research results of the Research Institute of Biotechnology and Ecology, as well as scientific laboratories and leading scientists of the university, undergo a systematized digitization procedure and are posted on the “Digital Scientific Portal”.