Kazakhstan Nears Adoption of Landmark Artificial Intelligence Law

Kazakh MP Ekaterina Smyshlyaeva has said that Kazakhstan is close to adopting its first comprehensive Law on Artificial Intelligence.

Smyshlyaeva made these remarks at a press conference in Astana, The Caspian Post informs via local media.

Smyshlyaeva stated that the Mazhilis (Lower House of Parliament) recently passed the draft law in its second reading, along with amendments to related legislation. The bill has now been forwarded to the Senate for final review. “I hope the review process will be completed shortly and the law will be sent to the president for signature,” she said.

Key Features of the Proposed AI Law

The draft legislation seeks to establish a unified legal framework governing the development, implementation, and regulation of AI technologies in Kazakhstan. Major provisions include:

Legal and organizational oversight of AI usage

Standards for transparency and safety in AI systems

Regulations governing AI deployment in government bodies and quasi‑public sectors

Definition of rights and responsibilities for all participants in the AI ecosystem

Expansion of government powers to shape national AI policy

Regulatory Structure & Oversight

Smyshlyaeva noted that the newly created Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development will serve as the primary authority regulating AI in the country.

Matters related to cybersecurity will be overseen by the National Security Committee, especially those with implications for national safety and digital resilience.

Significance & Regional Impact

If enacted, Kazakhstan would establish one of the most comprehensive AI legal frameworks in Central Asia, positioning itself as a regional leader in the governance of emerging technologies. The law aims to ensure responsible innovation, protect citizens’ rights, and promote transparency in how machines impact public and private life.