On October 21, 2024, Stanford University Lecturer of Computer Science, Mr. Younes Bensouda Mourri visited the Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence (ISSAI). The visit began with a welcome speech from the Founding Director of ISSAI, Prof. Atakan Varol, who introduced members of the institute including Executive Director Yerbol Absalyamov and Deputy Director of Product and External Affairs, Senior Data Scientist Madina Abdrakhmanova.
Madina Abdrakhmanova started with an overview presentation about the Institute. She showcased ISSAI’s key projects and recent developments in AI, highlighting achievements in NLP, Computer vision, and Augmented Reality, highlighting ISSAI’s crucial role in AI development in Kazakhstan. She also delved into the specifics of the Kaz-LLM project, explaining its aim and future impact on the local IT industry.
Mr. Bensouda Mourri was highly interested in ISSAI’s project and expressed his admiration for the Institute’s progress in the AI field. As a Founder of the LiveTech.AI startup, Mr. Mourri presented details and main goals of this platform, which helps to build AI tools for educators.
He provided suggestions for potential partnership opportunities that could be explored further. The meeting concluded with an engaging and productive discussion, laying the foundation for potential collaboration.