Kazakh Language Development: President Tokayev Urges Full Use of AI for Learning and Teaching
Astana, The Gulf Observer: President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has emphasized the importance of fully leveraging artificial intelligence for Kazakh language learning and teaching, as well as for translating scientific literature, during a meeting on Monday with Rauan Kenzhekhanuly, Chairman of the International Qazaq Tili Society, the Akorda press service said.
During the meeting, Rauan Kenzhekhanuly briefed the Head of State on the Society’s work and informed him that the International Qazaq Tili Society is focusing on three core priorities: improving Kazakh teaching methodologies, expanding Kazakh-language digital content, and integrating the Kazakh language into emerging technologies.
Kazakh Language Enters the Age of Artificial Intelligence
The President was informed that, as part of a joint project with OpenAI, the Society has compiled a text corpus of 14 billion tokens and gathered 12,000 hours of audio data. The initiative is aimed at strengthening the presence of the Kazakh language in AI-powered tools and platforms, helping ensure that the language keeps pace with rapid technological change.
Large text and speech datasets of this kind play a vital role in training language models, improving machine translation, and developing speech recognition and voice technologies, opening new opportunities for Kazakh speakers in the digital space.
Popular Films Dubbed into Kazakh
Kenzhekhanuly noted that over the past three years, the Society has dubbed 13 popular feature films from Disney, Pixar and Sony studios into Kazakh for theatrical release. The effort has brought major international productions to cinema audiences in their native language and has contributed to expanding the reach of Kazakh-language entertainment content, particularly among young people.
Qazaq Tili Endowment Fund Reaches 824 Million Tenge
The Chairman also provided updated information on the Qazaq Tili Endowment Fund, which has accumulated 824 million tenge. The Fund supports long-term initiatives aimed at promoting and developing the Kazakh language.
President Tokayev Commends the Society’s Efforts
Commending the work of the International Qazaq Tili Society, President Tokayev wished the team success in achieving its upcoming goals. He underlined that artificial intelligence should be used to its full potential in Kazakh language learning and teaching and in the translation of scientific literature into Kazakh.
The meeting reflects the growing focus in Kazakhstan on combining language policy with digital innovation, as the country works to strengthen the role of the Kazakh language in education, science, culture and technology.
