On January 21, 2025, Kathy Rakel, a representative of the U.S. Embassy in the Republic of Kazakhstan visited the Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence (ISSAI).
ISSAI General Director, Prof. Atakan Varol warmly welcomed the guest, introducing her to colleagues, Executive Director – Mr. Yerbol Absalyamov, Deputy Director of Product and External Affairs – Madina Abdrakhmanova, and Government Relations Manager – Alaidar Amirseiit.
Madina Abdrakhmanova presented an overview of ISSAI’s ongoing projects and activities. She talked about the successful completion of a foundational Kazakh Large Language Model (ISSAI KAZ-LLM), which marks a significant leap in AI development in Kazakhstan. Furthermore, Madina has shown the capabilities of Soyle App as the first commercial product of ISSAI.
During the meeting, Madina presented for the first time ISSAI’s generative AI model that can operate with both images and text – Oylan.
Kathy Rakel was deeply impressed with the advancements made in the field of AI development and emphasized the importance of AI in the future of the economy in the region. ISSAI representatives extended their gratitude to Kathy Rakel for her visit.