Kazakhstan Launches AI Language Model AlemLLM with Sinovation Ventures' Kai-Fu Lee
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Kai-Fu Lee, CEO of Sinovation Ventures and 01.ai, at the Digital Bridge 2025 forum. The two discussed potential threats and opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI) development and cooperation. Lee, speaking at a panel session, cautioned about the risks of uncontrolled AI growth. Meanwhile, Tokayev was briefed on promising areas for collaboration to foster an AI ecosystem in Kazakhstan. The two leaders also discussed digital transformation, venture investment, and developing a competitive startup environment. A key outcome was the launch of Kazakhstan's language model, AlemLLM, in partnership with 01.ai. Tokayev expressed gratitude to Lee for his active involvement in the Council for the Development of Artificial Intelligence and the forum. The meeting between Tokayev and Lee highlights Kazakhstan's commitment to AI development and international cooperation. The launch of AlemLLM signals progress in AI language models, and the discussion on digital transformation and startup ecosystems indicates a broader focus on technological advancement.
