Astana: Kazakhstan has opened a new artificial intelligence (AI) laboratory for the Telegram messenger, founder Pavel Durov said at the Digital Bridge 2025 forum in Astana, Trend reports. Durov highlighted that the hub will serve as a central point for the development of technologies that combine artificial intelligence and distributed ledger systems, enabling secure and transparent use of AI functionalities for over a billion users.
According to Trend News Agency, Durov emphasized the creation of a framework based on three main principles: transparency, operational efficiency, and data privacy. He described this initiative as a significant moment for Telegram and its vast user base. Durov also pointed out that Kazakhstan is the first provider of computational resources for this network through its national supercomputing cluster.
The founder further mentioned that last year, Telegram opened a regional office in Kazakhstan and improved access speed for twelve million users in the country. He stated that the new phase of collaboration is now beginning. Durov also highlighted Kazakhstan’s active role in promoting artificial intelligence advancements, noting that every challenge posed by AI can be addressed by AI itself, paving the way for a prosperous technological era with opportunities for all.