THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF FOREIGN TRADE: THE CASE OF KYRGYZSTAN

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Artificial intelligence has emerged as one of the most significant technological developments transforming the global economy and the structure of competition today. Through data analytics, machine learning, and advanced algorithms, it enhances the operational efficiency of businesses and makes decision-making processes more systematic. While this plays a decisive role in helping firms gain competitive advantage, it also leads to major changes in labor markets. From the perspective of foreign trade, artificial intelligence applications contribute to accelerating processes, reducing costs, and increasing transaction accuracy. In particular, the advantages it provides in areas such as document processing, data analysis, and automation make it possible to conduct international trade more effectively. However, the implementation of these technologies also involves various risks, including issues related to transparency, accountability, and their impact on employment. In the case of Kyrgyzstan, digital transformation policies and the integration of artificial intelligence have been adopted as strategic tools for the modernization of foreign trade. The country aims to increase the speed and transparency of commercial processes by expanding the use of artificial intelligence in tax and customs systems. Nevertheless, structural problems such as the foreign trade deficit and dependence on imports continue to persist. Therefore, supporting production capacity and export diversification through artificial intelligence applications is of critical importance for sustainable economic growth.