AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCybersecurity: A hacker group has walked back its claim that it stole data on 27 million Uzbeks, but authorities have yet to report findings on separate personal-data leak allegations. Digital Government: Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan discussed AI-powered public services, speech-to-text tools and closer ties between their startup ecosystems. Critical Minerals: Rosatom says its new process for Uzbekistan’s Nurlikon deposit can produce over 8,500 tonnes of high-purity lithium carbonate a year while reusing industrial waste. AI Safety: President Mirziyoyev is expected at an international AI safety conference in Astana on November 6, as Uzbekistan weighs the technology’s economic promise and risks. Research and Education: Thirty-eight Uzbek universities feature in the QS Asia 2027 rankings; TIIAME leads nationally at 113th. Agricultural Technology: Uzbekistan’s cotton harvest has topped 5 million tonnes for the first time since independence, with mechanized picking, improved varieties and irrigation technology supporting higher yields. Digital Payments: Apple Pay and Google Pay have launched in Uzbekistan amid wider fintech reforms.
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