20.03.2025 13:15:00
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Astana plans to launch a high-tech Situational Center called alem.ai. The project is being implemented with the support of the AI company Presight (UAE), which specializes in big data analytics.
According to the initiators, the new center will become a key element of the city's infrastructure, helping to automate monitoring and management processes within the "smart city" concept.
The technological foundation of the Situational Center includes AI algorithms capable of analyzing traffic flow, detecting incidents, recognizing faces and vehicles, and identifying anomalous behavior. An automated PSIM system will coordinate security and emergency response services.
The integration of 22,000 sensors and IoT devices is expected to expand the system’s coverage, allowing automatic violation detection and real-time data transmission to municipal services. However, despite the technological appeal of the project, concerns arise regarding citizens’ rights and data privacy.
Kazakhstan is currently developing an Artificial Intelligence Law, which sets strict requirements for AI systems.
Articles 6–8 establish principles of equality, non-discrimination, AI system transparency, and the strict responsibility of AI system owners.
Article 10 regulates data privacy protection, prohibiting the unlawful collection and processing of personal data. Meanwhile, Article 11 mandates compliance with cybersecurity standards when operating AI systems.
The Eurasian Digital Foundation recommends that Smart City initiatives align with these legal norms.
International practices, such as the EU AI Act, show that developing highly automated urban systems must be accompanied by strict requirements for human rights protection.
Ensuring the transparency of the Situational Center’s operations is also crucial. City residents must be informed about how the system works, how their data is processed, and how they can file complaints in case of violations.
Presight, in general statements on its website, mentions ethical aspects of AI use and legal challenges related to handling large amounts of personal data. However, specific mechanisms for ensuring privacy in the Astana initiative have not yet been published.
It is essential for Kazakhstan to develop and implement AI in accordance with the principles of fairness, transparency, and respect for citizens’ rights.
Thus, the launch of the Situational Center in Astana could be a significant step in the city's digital transformation. However, without well-thought-out regulations and safeguards for citizen data, the initiative may spark public debates over its ethical implications.
(Translation generated automatically)
