Turkmenistan and OpenAI Discuss ChatGPT Integration into Education at London Forum
A delegation from the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan held a series of large-scale negotiations with global IT industry leaders and international institutions during the World Education Forum 2026 in London. The information was published on the official website of the ministry.
The main topic of the meetings was the practical integration of artificial intelligence (AI), digital platforms, and advanced management standards into educational institutions in Turkmenistan in order to adapt them to the demands of the modern labor market.
During a working meeting with representatives of OpenAI, the parties discussed in detail the prospects for launching a pilot version of ChatGPT EDU in selected schools and universities. Both sides agreed that AI should not replace teachers, but rather serve as a tool to support and personalize education.
Special attention was given to data protection, academic integrity, and improving AI literacy among educators. Future projects will include a mandatory research component to analyze how technologies affect students’ independence. In addition, student AI hackathons are planned to help young people develop practical skills.
The integration of neural network technologies will be directly linked to the development of the national digital ecosystem. Together with Effecta and Matific, the delegation explored personalized AI tutors for English language learning and mathematics. These systems are capable of automatically identifying gaps in a student’s knowledge and offering individualized assignments.
At the same time, collected data on academic performance, attendance, and study workload will form an analytical database. This will help the ministry make more accurate management decisions and effectively develop career guidance programs based on real data.
An important step toward strengthening management capacity was made during talks with experts from the Project Management Institute (PMI) and the Education Development Trust. PMI’s international experience is expected to be used in creating project offices, roadmaps, and risk assessment systems for reforms, while British methodologies will help improve school leadership and enhance the qualifications of school principals. In the near future, the parties will hold a series of technical online consultations to prepare realistic cooperation plans.
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