Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Digital Development has denied imposing a ban on using ChatGPT for civil servants, despite reports from some media outlets suggesting otherwise.
The ministry clarified that in 2024, it approved a guiding document outlining recommendations for using artificial intelligence (AI) in the public sector.
«The document does not impose a ban on using foreign AI services, including ChatGPT, but warns of potential risks, especially when handling personal data, proprietary information or classified materials,» the ministry said.
The agency also advised all Kazakhstani citizens to avoid entering sensitive information, specifically personal or official data, into ChatGPT to prevent potential data leaks.
Meanwhile, the ministry has been focused on developing and implementing domestic AI solutions. These include a Kazakh-Russian translator, an AI-assisted legislative assistant and a large language model (LLM) designed to generate responses and produce analytical materials.
Earlier media reports indicated that the Mazhilis, the lower house of Kazakhstan’s parliament, is set to consider a draft law on AI in its first reading. The proposed legislation aims to establish a unified legal framework for the use of AI technologies.
Additionally, Kazakhstan plans to introduce penalties for creating or distributing deepfakes, with fines of up to $780.
