Nazarbayev University Presented AI Advancements and Educational New Ventures at Bett Exhibition in 2025
Nazarbayev University Showcases Innovative AI Solutions at Bett Show in London
Nazarbayev University, a leading institution in Kazakhstan, presented its groundbreaking AI solutions at the British Educational Training and Technology Show (Bett Show) held in London from January 22-24. The event, a global hub for educational technology, gathered thousands of educators and innovators to explore cutting-edge solutions shaping the future of education.
Among the innovations presented by Nazarbayev University were the Soyle App, ISSAI KAZ-LLM Kazakh language model, and Artisan Education.
The Soyle App: A Multilingual AI-Powered Translation and Speech Recognition Tool
The Soyle App, Kazakhstan's multilingual AI-powered translation and speech recognition app, was a standout innovation at the Bett Show. Designed to support multiple languages, the app offers advanced AI-driven capabilities for translation and speech recognition. While specific details beyond its multilingual AI-powered functions were not provided, the Soyle App is poised to bridge communication gaps and enhance Kazakhstan's growing digital landscape.
ISSAI KAZ-LLM: A Breakthrough in Generative AI for Low-Resource Languages
The ISSAI KAZ-LLM Kazakh language model, another contribution from Nazarbayev University, is a significant step forward in addressing linguistic gaps in generative AI. Developed by the university's team, the model supports Kazakh, Russian, English, and Turkish, making it a breakthrough in generative AI for low-resource languages. ISSAI's team created a robust dataset of over 150 billion tokens for the KAZ-LLM model, setting the stage for its potential use as the foundation for a Kazakh version of GPT, expanding its reach into various domains.
Artisan Education: Revolutionizing Self-Paced Learning in Robotics and Programming
Artisan Education, another innovation presented by Nazarbayev University at the Bett Show, is a startup revolutionizing self-paced learning in robotics and programming. Founded in 2023, the platform offers a self-study approach to robotics and programming, culminating in students assembling robotic models. Artisan Education participates in NURIS incubation and acceleration programs and has partnered with over 90 schools in Kazakhstan, with expansion into Azerbaijan and the U.K. on the horizon. The startup team includes 13 members, eight of whom are NU students.
Zhanat Makhataeva, senior data analyst at NU's Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence (ISSAI), presented two of NU's standout contributions, ISSAI KAZ-LLM and the Soyle App, at the Bett Show. KAZ-LLM's performance rivals that of global AI leaders in Kazakh, Russian, and English languages, while Artisan Education's approach includes foundational lessons in programming and electronics, culminating in students assembling robotic models.
KAZ-LLM: Challenging Global AI Leaders
KAZ-LLM's performance rivals that of global AI leaders in Kazakh, Russian, and English languages. This year's Bett Show featured over 600 innovative exhibits, thought-provoking discussions, and workshops led by EdTech experts. The Soyle App's translation quality outperforms Google Translate, Yandex Translate, and GPT-4o on the FLoRes benchmark dataset, while KAZ-LLM is poised to serve as the foundation for a Kazakh version of GPT, expanding its reach into various domains.
The Bett Show, where Nazarbayev University presented its AI solutions, is a testament to the institution's commitment to advancing educational technology and accessibility. The Soyle App, ISSAI KAZ-LLM Kazakh language model, and Artisan Education are significant contributions to this effort, pushing the boundaries of AI-powered translation, speech recognition, robotics, and programming education.
- The Soyle App, designed for multilingual AI-powered translation and speech recognition, demonstrated Kazakhstan's potential in bridging communication gaps and enhancing its digital landscape, as showcased by Nazarbayev University at the Bett Show in London.
- ISSAI KAZ-LLM, Nazarbayev University's Kazakh language model, presents a breakthrough in generative AI for low-resource languages, outperforming global AI leaders in Kazakh, Russian, and English languages and serving as the foundation for a potential Kazakh version of GPT, expanding its reach into various domains.
