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Kazakhstan’s Higgsfield AI Becomes First Billion-Dollar Tech Unicorn in the Country
11 Oct. 07:21On October 11, 2025, Kazakhstan’s artificial intelligence startup Higgsfield AI officially surpassed a $1 billion valuation, making it the country’s first-ever unicorn. The announcement came from founder and CEO Alex Mashrabov, who noted that no local company had reached this milestone in the past 15 years.
Product Offering and Recent Milestones
Higgsfield AI provides access to both proprietary and third-party AI models via subscription-based services. The startup recently acquired Alibaba’s Wan 2.5 model for $100 million, enhancing its ability to generate promotional videos and trailers with dynamic, AI-driven camera motion.
Founder Background and Financial Success
Mashrabov previously led the generative AI division at Snap Inc. He emphasized that reaching unicorn status is a historic moment for Kazakhstan’s tech ecosystem. Higgsfield AI currently reports annual revenues exceeding $50 million.
Investor Backing and Regional Impact
The company has secured backing from major international investors, including Menlo Ventures, known for funding top AI firms like Anthropic.
Experts believe Higgsfield AI’s rise will inspire further innovation across Central Asia and draw increased interest from global venture capital into the region’s tech scene.
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10 Oct. 10:05Starting November 1, 2026, Turkey will restrict access to social media platforms for children under the age of 15 following a new regulatory decree issued by the Presidential Cyber Security Directorate and published in the Resmi Gazete. Under the new framework, users aged 15 to 18 will undergo mandatory age verification through the "e-Devlet" portal. Accounts for this age group will feature default private settings, with explicit bans on live streaming, targeted behavioral ads, and profile recommendation algorithms.
Social media networks are also required to provide parents and legal guardians with control tools to monitor usage time, location tracking, and financial transactions. Existing active accounts must complete the age verification process by March 31, 2027.
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