According to InsideMongolia, Mongolia ranks 69th out of 147 countries in terms of artificial intelligence integration.
The Mongolian company TESO Group has initiated a strategic partnership with OpenAI, marking one of the most significant events in the field of artificial intelligence in the country. This is the perfect time to analyze the progress of AI integration in Mongolia.
? Above average level globally
In Mongolia, the percentage of AI implementation increased from 12.6% in the first half of 2025 to 14.3% in the second half, representing a growth of 1.7 percentage points. This allowed Mongolia to secure the 69th position among 147 countries. Additionally, Google Trends data shows that interest in ChatGPT averaged 68 out of 100 over the past year, indicating a stable and high level of public interest.
? Youth actively using technology: In Ulaanbaatar, people aged 15 to 34 turn to AI an average of 3-4 times a week, with students increasingly seeking its assistance in their studies.
? Global context: According to the Microsoft Institute for Artificial Intelligence Economics, by mid-2025, 16.3% of the global population will adopt AI, with the UAE leading at 64% among 147 surveyed countries.
? At the business level
Over the past two years, the adoption of AI in Mongolian companies and organizations has significantly accelerated, especially in large businesses, fintech startups, healthcare, media, and HR. Recently, the TESO Group announced its intentions to implement OpenAI technologies across various sectors, such as manufacturing, supply chains, sales, marketing, research and development, as well as customer service and internal systems to enhance efficiency and innovation.
? Previously, AND Global and its subsidiary AND Solutions became one of the first Microsoft partners in the AI sector in Mongolia, launching Mindox — an AI-based document processing platform created on and optimized for the Azure platform, which was later introduced to financial institutions in the Philippines and other Asian countries.
? In the medical field, AI Medi Mongolia is collaborating with South Korea's NTL Healthcare to implement the CerviCare AI system aimed at early detection of cervical cancer, while Nura Mongolia Tavan Bogd is expanding its AI-based medical services, including computer tomography using AI technologies.
In conclusion… The integration of AI in Mongolia is rapidly developing, encompassing both small and medium enterprises implementing chatbots and AI agents, as well as large conglomerates working with global tech companies. In the coming years, the use of AI in business is likely to continue growing, intensifying competition and changing organizational approaches to work.
