INTEGRATING AI AND ENGLISH EDUCATION INTO UZBEKISTAN’S CULTURAL DIPLOMACY FRAMEWORK
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Keywords: cultural diplomacy, Uzbekistan, artificial intelligence, English language education, soft power, educational technology, digital transformation.Abstract
Abstract: This article examines the strategic integration of artificial intelligence
and English language pedagogy into the cultural diplomacy framework of the Republic
of Uzbekistan. In the era of rapid digital globalization and structural domestic reforms,
foreign language proficiency serves as a critical conduit for soft power projection,
international academic integration, and economic diplomacy. This study evaluates how
the systematic implementation of AI-driven educational technologies-such as
intelligent tutoring platforms, automated neural translation models, and adaptive
linguistic analytics-can optimize Uzbekistan's public diplomacy initiatives. Through a
systematic analysis of current educational policies and digital infrastructure
developments, the research establishes an actionable conceptual framework for
utilizing automated language training to cultivate a globally competitive workforce
while projecting a modern, technologically progressive national narrative. The paper
concludes with policy recommendations designed to align algorithmic language
acquisition with the state's strategic foreign policy objectives.
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