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The City of Astana has entered a significant partnership with Presight, committing to a USD $190 million, six-year project aimed at transforming urban infrastructure through AI technology. This initiative will focus on enhancing traffic management, modernizing public services, and creating a digital twin of the city using IoT-enabled infrastructure. The project is expected to improve community well-being by reducing traffic congestion and speeding up emergency response times.
Kazakhstani companies will play a crucial role, handling 60% of the project scope, which ensures local job creation and investment. Presight's expansion in Kazakhstan aligns with its previous collaborations with the Ministry of Digital Development and other local entities, showcasing a commitment to leveraging AI for sustainable urban development. The project aims to set a benchmark for smart city applications globally, emphasizing ethical AI use and community enhancement.
• Astana's smart city project utilizes AI for urban management and public safety.
• Kazakhstani companies will manage 60% of the smart city project scope.
The project aims to digitize urban infrastructure and enhance public services using AI.
Creating a digital twin of the city will improve situational awareness and city operations.
This technology will enhance urban management and traffic optimization within the smart city framework.
Presight is a leading big data analytics company focused on AI applications for urban development.
Samruk-Kazyna is involved in funding and supporting digital transformation initiatives in Kazakhstan.
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