Uzbekistan consulate and WDTA sign AI cooperation memorandum in Seattle

The document provides for the exchange of experience and establishment of connections between universities, technology companies, and government agencies. The parties also intend to develop educational programs and implement pilot projects with the participation of Uzbekistan. Particular emphasis is placed on the responsible application of AI, cybersecurity, and personal data protection.

The forum was the final event of Seattle AI Week, organized by the consulate, the American-Uzbek Business and Investment Council, IT Park Uzbekistan, and WDTA. About 60 people participated, including specialists from Microsoft and Meta, representatives of Northeastern, Harvard, and Washington universities, the Seattle administration, and investors.

Nozima Davletova, an advisor to the head of the Presidential Administration and head of the council's secretariat, spoke about the country's priorities in digital development. Consul General Ahror Burhanov discussed connections with the US Pacific Northwest. Ruslan Yapparov, a representative of IT Park Uzbekistan, named among the priorities the training of young people with the participation of leading AI companies, computational infrastructure, and the expansion of Uzbek startups abroad.

Shannon Smith, Seattle's chief technology officer, explained how the city applies AI in municipal services, construction procedures, and road safety; the exchange of experience between Seattle and Tashkent was discussed. Participants identified promising areas as agrotechnology, water conservation, language services, and solutions for people with disabilities.