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Azerbaijan is focusing on artificial intelligence, data, and cybersecurity, as stated by Vurğun Hacıyev, advisor to the board of the Innovation and Digital Development Agency, during the 'Azerbaijan-Turkey Business Forum' in Baku. The country is implementing 'GovTech' initiatives to enhance collaboration between the public and private sectors.

Emphasis is placed on developing talent, leveraging Azerbaijan's strong mathematics education, and establishing AI academies. Additionally, Azerbaijan aims to create AI-powered data centers supported by alternative energy sources to address energy disparities between current data centers and those required for AI.