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Kazakhstan has secured the 48th position globally for artificial intelligence (AI) readiness, following Russia, which holds 47th place with a 0.56 index, according to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) 2023 AI Preparedness Index. The country achieved a 0.55 index, leading the Central Asian and Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) nations, except for Russia, reported ranking.kz According to McKinsey & Company, a consulting firm, one of the most promising applications of AI in Kazakhstan is the transformation of government services through geographic information systems and spatial data. https://lnkd.in/dNApTx2s The country has made strides in this area by developing a statistical model that integrates geographic, demographic, and economic data to identify infrastructure needs in rural areas. The model analyzed 6,293 villages and selected 3,500 with the highest development potential, covering 90% of the rural population. This allows for more effective delivery of essential services to these areas. Following Kazakhstan, Armenia ranks 71st with a 0.49 index, Belarus 82nd at 0.47, the Kyrgyz Republic 99th at 0.43, Tajikistan 123rd at 0.37, and Uzbekistan at 131st with 0.35. Turkmenistan was not included in the IMF index. The AI Readiness Index, covering 174 countries in 2023, ranks Singapore as the most AI-prepared nation with a score of 0.8. Singapore’s significant investment in AI capabilities and national AI strategies has led to rapid AI skills development among its workforce and the creation of universal AI tools for government employees. Denmark (0.78) and the United States (0.77) also lead in AI readiness, joined by several European countries due to their advanced digital infrastructure, skilled workforce, supportive policies, and corporate AI adoption. The IMF index combines four indicators: digital infrastructure, human capital, technology innovation, and legal frameworks, drawing from data from the International Labor Organization, World Bank, World Economic Forum, and others. Countries in Africa and Afghanistan are least prepared for AI, with South Sudan at the bottom (0.11). AI is expected to significantly impact the global economy, reshaping labor markets, digital infrastructure, and supply chains. The IMF notes that AI currently affects nearly 40% of global employment, with some industries more vulnerable to AI-driven automation than others. https://lnkd.in/dNApTx2s

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🏆 Ukraine ranks 5th world’s country by the development of digital public services This is stated in the United Nations E-Government Development Index study for 2024. It evaluates the level of e-government development and the involvement of citizens in interaction with the state through electronic services. 
Since the establishment of the Ministry of Digital Transformation, Ukraine scores from 102nd place to 5th place in the Online services Index rating. The digital state, which has been started with the idea of ​​President Volodymyr Zelenskyi, is proving its effectiveness in world rankings not for the first time. Ukrainians consider digitization to be one of the most successful reforms. But the most important thing we got is a high level of people's trust in our work. Another achievement within the study – the first place in the E-Participation Index. It measures citizens engaging in government processes through online platforms. Digitization has already become an integral part of the life of Ukrainians — the Diia app already has 20.9 million users, with 21 digital documents and over 30 services. And on the Diia portal, Ukrainians can receive 120+ public services. We are building e-democracy through online surveys, launching services for war-affected Ukrainians, and digitizing even love with eMarriage. Ukraine's experience in digitalization of the public sector in crisis situations is unique and important for the whole world. Despite all the challenges of a full-scale war, we continue to build the most convenient digital state, implement revolutionary reforms and digitize every sphere of life of Ukrainians 🤝🏻 https://curly.click/r/ca28

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Regarding #Ukraine's strategy in the #Kursk, #Belgorod, and other people's #republics. The main objective for the #Ukrainian #Armed Forces (UAF) in these territories is to strike at the enemy's logistics and communications using mobile groups. There is no point in trying to control cities or towns in these areas. #Ukraine will avoid any actions aimed at changing the government in these territories and will not establish any temporary authorities in these #republics. #Ukraine will not interfere in the daily activities of the communities in these people's republics. The question of governance in these areas is a matter for the residents of these people's republics. #Ukraine will avoid intervening in the activities of local law enforcement and political forces. Furthermore, #Ukraine will refrain from deploying military contingents in large #population centers of the #Kursk and other people's republics. The future of life in these territories is a matter for the local inhabitants. #Collapse_RF The Washington Post The New Yorker New York Post Free Nations of PostRussia Forum Ilya Ponomarev

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My article was recently published in Forbes Woman Russia. In this piece, I interviewed femtech founders about the significant changes occurring in the Russian femtech industry

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1 Jul 06:20: OVERNIGHT (30 Jun) MILITARY and GEOPOLITICAL DAILY VALUABLE REPORT: russia’s 👺🤡🤮 War on Ukraine 💙💛 and The West 🌎🌍🌏 from the Institute for the Study of War: In full (russia = ru) - maps follow: (In my error, this is uncoupled from the General’s / ISW’s original post, sorry. I correct this in a slightly later repeat post. My apologies): ‘ - putrid’s 👺🤥🤡🥷🏻 theory of victory that ru will be able to make creeping advances in Ukraine indefinitely will incentivise putrid to protract the war and harden putrid’s commitment to destroying Ukrainian statehood. The West must hasten to provide Ukraine the support it needs to conduct counteroffensive operations to invalidate putrid’s theory of victory and avoid protracting the war more than necessary to secure a peace acceptable to Ukraine 🇺🇦 and its partners 🌎🌍🌏. Me: ‘Try telling Biden 👺🇺🇸🐈👨🏻‍🦳🐩🇺🇸🥷🏻 that, please, General. And I realise that you have already been banging on that closed door for many many months’: - putrid retains his objective of entirely destroying Ukrainian statehood and identity, and all his objectives for territorial conquest in Ukraine are a means to this end. - The ru military command appears to be separating some limited elements of airborne (VDV) units and formations into smaller components across different sectors of the front, and the ru military command may still view VDV units as relatively elite, at least compared with other ru units and formations. - Ukrainian forces reportedly struck the Novolipetsk Metallurgical Plant (NLMK) in Lipetsk Oblast on June 30. 👏🏻🇺🇦👏🏻 - Dagestan Republic Head Sergei Melikov publicly sided with Chechen Republic Head Ramzan Kadyrov in a recent debate between Kadyrov and ru Investigative Commitee Head Alexander Bastrykin about responses to religious extremism in ru amid growing ethnic and religious tension in ru. - Military and civilian flights continue to experience GPS interference over Europe and the Middle East, highlighting the role of long-term GPS jamming in ongoing and future conflicts. Me: ‘Hey sleepy West! How about doing something about this? Pussycat numbskulls!’ - Ukrainian forces recently regained lost positions near Kreminna, and ru forces recently advanced near Lyptsi, Vovchansk, Kupyansk, and Avdiivka. - A ru milblogger claimed on June 29 that ru military commanders sent about 50 wounded soldiers of the 26th Tank Regiment (47th Tank Division, 1st Guards Tank Army, Moscow Military District [MMD]), who are on leave awaiting medical treatments, to the front against doctors' instructions. Me: ‘A desparate putrid 🥷🏻🤡👺 and ru 🥷🏻👺 are increasingly doing desparate things. putrid will be off to plead help from north korea soon … oh. Forgot. Just done that one’: #ukrainewar #linkedintopvoices’: Thank you, General and ISW Team:

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The large-scale privatization has started on online auctions! The first lots include the Hotel “Ukraine” in Kyiv city centre and the United Mining and Chemical Company. This is the first time when State Property Fund has announced auctions in the electronic system Prozorro.Sale with asset values exceeding 250 million UAH. Large-scale privatization is one of the key steps towards building economic self-sufficiency of Ukraine and attracting investments. Finding effective owners who will invest in the assets, make them competitive, create new jobs, and pay taxes is crucial now. The first lots in the large-scale privatization are: 📌The 4-star Hotel "Ukraine" in the center of Kyiv, listed with a starting price of over 1 billion UAH. 📌The United Mining and Chemical Company, with a starting price of nearly 4 billion UAH. These two objects will have a chance for a new life. We not only hope for this, but also see such a trend in the example of small privatizations. Take the case of the "Dunaivtsi Grain Processing Plant" in the Khmelnytskyi region. Before privatization, it was a semi-ruined building without electricity and water, unused for over 10 years. It was privatized for 227 million UAH. The new owners modernized the plant and invested in the construction of a truck reception area, dryers, and a grain loading facility. Or the Vyshniaky "Ukrspyrt" plant in the Poltava region. The plant was not operational, lacked production permits, and its equipment needed repair and modernization. The company was sold for over 100 million UAH. Subsequently, 10 million UAH was invested in the facility, creating a hundred new jobs. 🟢If there are doubts about whether anyone will invest in loss-making state assets during wartime, we have a good argument for that. "Kozatsky" shatters this stereotype. The starting price of the hotel in the heart of Kyiv increased 2.5 times at the auction. From 155 million UAH, it rose to 400 million UAH. The hotel has a debt of over 9 million UAH to the budget, which the new owner is obligated to pay off as a condition of the sale. Thus, privatization not only filled the budget with additional funds but also relieved the state of the issue of unprofitability and accumulating debts. The asset passes into the hands of an investor, gaining a push for development, the budget receives much-needed revenues, and people get jobs and the ability to support their families. Over the past two years, we have transferred more than 1,200 enterprises to the State Property Fund. This systematic work continues. We look forward to similarly good news about the sale of large-scale privatization objects. Oleksii Sobolev, CFA

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🤯 An unsactioned Russian businessman supplies Russia's military-industrial complex and owns luxury apartments in the... USA! Darya Kuzmina from Trap Aggressor has exposed the unsactioned life of Oleg Volkov — the lord of the valves — whose Russian entity Armalit is one of three manufacturers that fully meets russia’s defense requirements for marine valves. “A ship is a highly sophisticated engineering structure comprising numerous pipelines for pumping a range of liquids, from fresh water for domestic use to oil and fuel for engines. In this context, valves are any element on such pipelines. The simplest example is a kitchen faucet. It is a device that controls the flow of liquids or gases. It can open or close the flow, regulate the amount of substance that passes through the pipe, or prevent it from flowing back. Without valves, all these pipelines cannot function,” explains Artem Buznyk, head of a company that supplies and manufactures marine valves. In addition to the Armalit plant, Saint Petersburg businessman Oleg Volkov owns at least one other russian manufacturer of shipbuilding valves, Spetskomplektresurs, which also supplies products to the russian navy. Over the past 12 years, Volkov has made significant investments not only in business in the United States, but also in property. Trap Aggressor has discovered that the Volkov family resides in the United States and owns significant real estate assets there. Oleg Volkov and Veronika Volkova are the joint owners of a 908-square-meter mansion situated in a prestigious area of Atlanta, Georgia. Given that the property has recently been listed for sale, we were able to conduct a detailed examination of the house in the photos. It is equipped with luxury furniture, a marble shower, and several fireplaces. The property’s courtyard features a swimming pool and a private forest area. The estimated value of the house is approximately $5 million. More details on Volkov's global supplies, businesses, and assets can be found in the full report: https://lnkd.in/evenaSZp

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Poland Leads AI Funding in CEE for Jan–Aug 2024! But who is next in the top? Investment decisions can be tough without a clear view of the ecosystem. If you’re a data-driven investor or a key player in the tech space, the 2024 State of AI in CEE report is essential reading. After months of in-depth analysis, we’ve uncovered the key trends and insights to guide your next strategic move: 📍 What’s the real state of AI in the CEE region? 📍 How many M&As boosted the ecosystem? 📍 Which VCs managed to raise new funds? Get early access to these insights by signing up for the report, dropping October 29th 👉 https://hubs.la/Q02TFQ6V0 #Startups #AI #VC #AIReport #Investments

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Ukrainian economy continues to show resilience. According to Ministry of Economy of Ukraine, GDP grew by 2.7% in July. This was driven by early start of harvesting and the stable operation of the grain corridor. In total, for January-July of this year, we have growth at the level of 4.0%.

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I became so concerned about the spread of russian propaganda that I created an online course on Workademy on how to win it. Now, I'm a certified fighter against russian propaganda. 💪 The course is simple and was created with AI, but it emphasizes a crucial idea I've always shared: promoting critical thinking and media literacy is key. If everyone learns how to check the accuracy of information, then misinformation will naturally lose its impact. I believe this type of education should be a regular part of schooling in the EU, starting from a young age and including programs in schools, bootcamps, academies, and universities. We should even include TV programs to reach everyone. There are many educational efforts already out there from OSINT organizations and other projects like, for example, VeryVerified online course from EdEra. I'd love to bring all those projects together under one EU-wide initiative. Do you know anyone involved in initiatives like these who could help? Please let me know.

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Transport issue. Belarus signed agreements with Russia The partnership agreement was signed by the Belarusian Research Institute of Transport "Transtechnika" and the Research Institute of Automobile Transport of the Russian Federation. https://lnkd.in/eWY65g67

Ukrainian developers have connected machine learning to the monitoring of Russian propaganda. The website https://warofwords.info/ offers a search for key Russian TV channels, RuTube, YouTube channels, and Telegram channels. Videos are fully transcribed, which can greatly facilitate the work of fact-checkers. Search by keywords, speakers, sources, types of resources, and specific TV shows are available. There used to be (and there are, and I use them) tools on Azure that allowed something similar, but the input level was higher purely technically. There were no options for such a detailed analysis of a specific range of sources. Features:  - Data available since 2013. I hope developers will expand the timeline. But it's still cool.   - The tool is not only focused on the Ukrainian agenda. Try searching 'Kazakhstan' and you'll see. - It operates in both Russian and English. - Compared to Google and Yandex searches, the output is often more relevant, as the segment is narrower. "Often" does not equal "always", don't forget about dorks and other useful things.  - Not all notable characters are marked in the databases, as the AI is still learning, but the key ones are easy to find.  - The database does not cover all TV channels of interest for research, but it includes the main ones.  - The tool is fast and user-friendly. Overall, this tool is valuable and deserves a spot in the browser bookmarks of fact-checkers and OSINT professionals.

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Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has taken an important step to support business and stimulate economic activity. We have canceled the resolution that restricted payments for imports of goods and services. ✅ This decision contributed to the National Bank of Ukraine's ongoing currency liberalization efforts. Together, these measures permit businesses to purchase and transfer foreign currency abroad for the purpose of conducting import operations. This provides Ukrainian producers with the opportunity to more actively enter global markets, increase exports, and encourages greater participation in the Ukrainian market by investors. From the first day of the currency restrictions, the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine has been pushing for them to be lifted, depending on the situation. We hear a lot about how these restrictions have been tough on businesses. The National Bank of Ukraine has adopted a package of important decisions for businesses. What do they include? 🟢 All currency restrictions for the import of goods and services have been lifted. Businesses will be able to buy and transfer foreign currency abroad for conducting operations related to the import of goods and services; 🟢 Businesses will be permitted to pay dividends on corporate rights or shares abroad, with a limit of up to $1 million per month; 🟢 Legal entities and individual entrepreneurs will be able to pay funds abroad for leasing or rental services without additional restrictions on the subject of leasing or rental; 🟢 Restrictions on the repayment of "new" external loans and restrictions on the transfer of foreign currency in favor of parent companies are being eased; More on each of these steps read on the website of National Bank — link in comments. Work on further steps towards liberalization continues.

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At OpenMinds, we analyzed 1,216,094 documents using our ML-powered analytical product Pythia to answer a critical question: How has the Kursk region incursion shifted Russian attitudes towards the war? For the first time in two years of monitoring, we observed a significant misstep by Russian propaganda: their response to the Kursk events was shockingly uncoordinated, exposing vulnerabilities in their control over the narrative. But there's more. 1. A Historic Shift in Public Sentiment. Unlike previous attacks, this Ukrainian strike actually decreased public support for the war. In the past, such incidents often bolstered support, but this time, the effect was starkly different. 2. Rising Mobilisation Fears: The Kursk incursion sparked widespread fears of a new wave of mobilisation. A staggering 39% of discussions around mobilisation were linked to Kursk, with people questioning if another draft was imminent. The public's anxiety grew so intense that Russian MP Viktor Zavarzin had to publicly deny any plans for further mobilisation. 3. Discontent with the Government. The general population didn’t buy the official line. In fact, 12% of the comments from Russian citizens directly blamed Russian authorities, criticizing the poor preparation of the Russian army. Another key issue raised was the lack of social support for those affected in the Kursk region, with many expressing concerns about inadequate compensation for destroyed property. Discover more about these critical shifts in our full report

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🇬🇪 NEW: Dilar Khabuliani, a one-time European judo champion turned MP, was among five opposition politicians who broke ranks in 2023 to elect three pro-government candidates to a top judicial body in Georgia. The surprise result tightened the ruling Georgian Dream party’s grip on the 15-member High Council of Justice, which controls all judicial appointments in the EU candidate country. Two days after the vote, an extraordinary session of the Tbilisi city council was convened, at which two sports-related businesses owned by Khabuliani’s family were granted favorable decisions in long-running land disputes. Georgian Dream controls the city council. Khabuliani called the timing a “coincidence.” Independent watchdogs and senior politicians in Georgia say a “clan” of judges loyal to Georgian Dream have taken control of the country’s judicial system. Georgia’s judiciary is also under pressure from the European Union to reform as part of its bid to join the EU; one High Council of Justice member is under U.S. government sanctions for abusing his position and undermining rule of law. Read our investigation, with our member center iFact: https://lnkd.in/gaPJrZ2C #Georgia #Tbilisi #EU #Judiciary #corruption #politics #government #GeorgianDream

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American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine & Citi Survey Ukraine Wartime Business Assessment Tuesday, June 11, 2024 81% of companies in Ukraine stated that military mobilization has an impact on their business performance. The American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine and Citi Ukraine present the results of the survey Ukraine Wartime Business Assessment during the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin on June 11-12. The survey aims to assess the current state of business in wartime Ukraine: how companies are performing, key challenges, tools, and support needed to succeed, the availability of access to war risk insurance and financing, and Ukraine's judiciary effectiveness. The key challenges of doing business in 2024 are reservation of employees from military service (80%), safety and security of staff (75%), employees' health and mental well-being (50%), electricity outages (50%), Russia's missile attacks on vital infrastructure and business assets (45%). Top 3 steps the Ukrainian government should take to significantly help businesses on the ground in 2024: ensure clear and transparent reservation procedure (80%), implement real and effective judicial reform (70%), ensure predictability and stability of tax legislation (62%). "Our latest survey shows that military service deferment is now the top challenge for business in Ukraine. This has a severe impact on business performance. We will continue working with the government to find the right balance – the army gets what it needs, the economy and business keep running, and taxes are paid," said Andy Hunder, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine. 98% of companies operate today – 85% of members are fully operational, and 15% operate partially. 30% of members have damaged assets, 70% of them have restored their assets. 49% of members stated that their companies' employment numbers and revenue performance during the war decreased compared to the pre-war level. 19% increased the number of employees, and 28% have increase in revenues. Companies' revenue outlook for 2024 relative to 2023: increase – 43%, consistent – 35%, decrease – 22%. Among the key measures implemented by companies to mitigate the impact of the war on business operations are the following: remote working capabilities (87%), contingency planning development (83%), enhanced cybersecurity measures implementation (48%), supply chains diversification (43%), and operations or offices relocation (34%). “Ukrainian business continues to demonstrate its remarkable resilience despite extremely challenging circumstances. However, there remain a few key areas that this survey clearly shows where support is still needed to keep the economy running, attract investments, and help fund the war effort,” said Alexander McWhorter, AmCham Ukraine Board of Directors Vice Chair, Citi Ukraine Country Officer. #UkraineEconomy #BusinessUA

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