CULTURE OF UZBEKISTAN’S YOUNG GENERATION IN RELATION TO IT AND AI EDUCATION

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This paper examines the cultural orientations of Uzbekistan’s youth in the context of IT and AI education, based on a survey of students at Inha University in Tashkent. The findings are compared against broader cultural trends (e.g. Hofstede’s survey) to understand how the young generation’s values may influence and enhance digital competencies. Results indicate that these students exhibit a blend of traditional and modern values: relatively low power distance and individualistic leanings alongside enduring collectivist tendencies, a feminine outlook, moderate uncertainty avoidance with adaptability, and a balanced approach to change. These cultural traits have practical implications for education – suggesting that teaching strategies should leverage youth’s openness to critical thinking, collaboration, and future-oriented learning. The paper provides recommendations to align educational environments and curricula with these cultural dispositions, in order to strengthen digital skills and effectively prepare Uzbekistan’s youth for the demands of the digital economy.