Azerbaijan unveils AI platform in bid to become Caucasus innovation hub
It is no secret that digitalization has become an inseparable part of modern life. We are entering an era in which digital power and technological capacity increasingly define global influence. In this environment, states that strategically invest in digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI) are positioning themselves at the forefront of economic and geopolitical competition. Azerbaijan is among those nations actively shaping this transition.
The government’s commitment to comprehensive digital development was reaffirmed in January, when President Ilham Aliyev approved the Digital Development Concept of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The concept aims to modernize public administration, accelerate economic growth, and significantly improve the quality of life through advanced digital solutions. Importantly, it emphasizes a balanced approach by addressing the needs and interests of citizens, businesses, and the state.
At the core of this vision is a model of public services built around “life events,” ensuring accessibility, personalization, and proactive delivery. Reducing the human factor in service provision is expected to increase efficiency and transparency, while offering citizens a smoother and more convenient experience.
As a continuation of these digitalization efforts, ASAN Service introduced the ASAN Artificial Intelligence Platform this week — a major milestone in the country’s technological trajectory. Initiated by the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of Azerbaijan, the platform is designed to unite AI researchers, government institutions, private companies,........





















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