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Kazakhstan plans to ban artificial intelligence (AI) systems that operate without human intervention, according to Vlast.kz. This measure is outlined in the draft Law on Artificial Intelligence and related amendments, which were presented to the Mazhilis (lower house of parliament) on March 3.
The proposed legislation prohibits the creation and implementation of AI systems that make decisions without human oversight, aiming to reduce the risk of uncontrolled consequences. Additionally, the bill requires AI developers and owners to inform users when they are interacting with AI and to explain how these systems function.
Under the amendments, AI systems in Kazakhstan will be classified by risk level. According to Mazhilis deputy Yekaterina Smyshlyayeva, low-risk AI will develop with minimal government intervention, while medium- and high-risk AI—those affecting human life, health, and public administration—will be subject to stricter regulations.
Another key focus of the amendments is enhanced personal data protection and the prevention of manipulative AI applications. The legislation introduces strict limits on AI-driven assessments of individuals based on social, biometric, or behavioral characteristics and bans AI technologies capable of manipulating human behavior.
Finally, the bill lays the groundwork for the creation of a national AI platform, a project that has been under discussion in Kazakhstan for several years. In 2023, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized that the country’s future and its global standing depend on the success of AI development, pledging to personally oversee this initiative.
