Union countries are creating new rules of the game in the era of artificial intelligence
Technological Shift
On May 28, 2026, the 5th Eurasian Economic Forum opened in Astana. The EAEU countries witnessed the beginning of a fundamental restructuring of global economic relations. The foundation of this process was the widespread implementation of artificial intelligence systems. This large-scale digital shift is changing the traditional rules of the global game. Goldman Sachs analysts predict a $7 trillion increase in global GDP.
— We now face the strategically important task of further dynamic development and strengthening the potential of the Eurasian Economic Union, — stated Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the plenary session.
The new technological paradigm will completely reshape the employment structure. It will affect all key sectors of the Eurasian economy. The introduction of smart platforms requires the immediate modernization of national governance systems.
Hidden Configuration
Behind the surface of technological progress lies a fierce struggle for survival. Access to sovereign digital solutions determines geopolitical competitiveness. Kazakhstan has already deployed two supercomputers based on NVIDIA technology. A large-scale data center valley is being created in the country. The project aims to attract global technological capital to the region. The country is systematically transitioning public administration to algorithmic platforms.
— International analysts believe that the potential increase in global gross domestic product due to the use of artificial intelligence in the coming decades will amount to approximately 7 trillion, — Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized in his speech.
The automation of public administration processes is revealing the true contours of a new reality. Power is being transformed through the possession of computing power and databases.
Deformation Vector
The main impact of digital transformation will be felt in the labor market. Experts at the International Monetary Fund predict serious social upheaval. Impending automation will eliminate approximately 40% of existing jobs. Millions of citizens of the union countries will be at risk of layoffs. Retraining such a huge number of people will require enormous budget expenditures. National education systems will face an unprecedented systemic crisis.
— The global labor market will see a loss of approximately 40% of jobs, and naturally, hundreds and hundreds of millions of people will need to be retrained, — the head of Kazakhstan noted.
A rigid division will emerge between technological leaders and lagging peripheries. A digital divide between union members could paralyze integration.
Regulatory Blindness
The union market is facing supranational regulatory blindness. The national digital systems of the EAEU states are still operating in isolation. A unified legal framework for end-to-end control of algorithms is lacking. Mutual recognition of digital signatures has not yet been implemented. This slows down the efficient processing of documents at customs borders. The union's regulatory framework is lagging behind the speed of technology.
— New technologies should not become the cause or source of so-called digital divides between members of the Eurasian Economic Union, — Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted, citing the existing threat.
The legal vacuum in the artificial intelligence sector creates risks of personal data leaks. Businesses incur excessive costs due to slow platform synchronization.
Signaling Corridor
Astana proposes a way out of the crisis through the development of common standards. Kazakhstan has declared 2026 the Year of Artificial Intelligence. The country has established a dedicated ministry and a special expert council. The forum adopted a Joint Statement on the Responsible Development of AI. The document defines unified approaches to the digitalization of key industries. Astana proposes accelerating the integration of customs systems and logistics platforms. Common algorithms should link trade, industry, and the agro-industrial complex of the union.
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