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From a village to global AI, Samandar Tursunaliev reflects Uzbekistan’s tech rise

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Video. Samandar Tursunaliev leads Uzbekistan’s rise in AI innovation

Updated: 26/12/2025 - 15:54 GMT+1

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At 25, Samandar Tursunaliev is turning Uzbekistan’s AI ideas into reality. From a small village to a growing startup, his work shows how young innovators are shaping the country’s digital future.

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