"The large-scale digital modernization of the economy places new demands on human capital development. Education plays a special role here.

As part of the "Keleshek Mektepteri" National Project, 150 schools out of the 217 planned are already operational. Construction of the remaining schools is scheduled to be completed within three months.

Digital technologies are rapidly changing the global labor market. Global demand for specialists skilled in artificial intelligence is growing.

Therefore, at my direction, the Al-Sana program has been launched, designed to engage up to 100,000 students in high-tech projects.

But developing artificial intelligence competencies should begin much earlier – right from the school stage. To this end, a number of initiatives should be implemented. First and foremost, a curriculum and teaching materials on the fundamentals of artificial intelligence should be developed for schoolchildren.It is also necessary to develop teachers’ skills in using artificial intelligence technology.

A model for a small-scale school, Qazaq Digital Mektebi, should be developed using distance learning and artificial intelligence. This platform will provide rural schoolchildren with access to high-quality educational materials.

The capital's experience in building children's development centers with private capital should be scaled up. Many entrepreneurs have expressed a willingness to assist in this area, and akims should more actively involve them in the implementation of these projects."