The UNESCO–Uzbekistan Beruniy International Prize has been established to support research and development in the field of artificial intelligence ethics. This decision was unanimously adopted 2024-yil 22-oktabr as part of an initiative put forward by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan at the 220-session of the UNESCO Executive Board, held in Paris.
The prize will be awarded once every two years for significant projects that promote ethics and inclusiveness in the field of artificial intelligence and strengthen international scientific cooperation. The winners will be selected by an independent international jury and awarded a cash prize, certificate and medal in recognition of their contribution to global science.
The first award ceremony will take place in November 2025-yil in Samarkand, as part of the 43-session of the UNESCO General Conference, reflecting the initiative’s importance in strengthening relations between Uzbekistan and the international community.
