THE ROLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE DIGITAL ECONOMY

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The aim of this article is to examine the role of higher education in the development of the digital economy. To achieve this goal, the authors employed methods of analysis and synthesis; content analysis; scientific abstraction and systematization. According to the authors' conclusions, prospective directions to enhance the positive impact of higher education on the development of the digital economy include: improving dual education to provide the national economy with innovative thinking and highly skilled personnel; introducing lifelong learning programs, short-term specialized training courses; forming information and innovative cultures in society; shaping and commercializing innovative ideas in the real sector of the economy; supporting the development of innovative and information infrastructures; promoting youth innovative projects; and enhancing the level of English language proficiency to expand opportunitiesfor participation in international scientific and educational projects. Keywords:Digital economy, digitization,dual education, highereducation. The development of the digital economy is creating new opportunities for global cooperation and communication. The English language serves as a key tool in this process in the fields of international business, science, and technology. In particular, intercultural communication plays a crucial role in learning and effectively applying English. This article explores the importance of intercultural communication and pedagogical approaches in teaching English in thecontextof thedigital economy. In the current era of globalization, the digital economy is penetrating every field and sector, and data is being digitized. Uzbekistan is no exception. On July 3, 2018, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed Resolution PQ-3832, "On Measures for the Development of the Digital Economy in the Republic of Uzbekistan" [1]. This resolution outlines the most important tasks forthedevelopment ofthedigital economy. Activating the development of the national economy based on sustainability and information necessitates considering a combination of dynamic exogenous and endogenous factors, with scientific-technological and informational factors playing a crucial role. Considering the intensification of globalization, the aforementioned factors contribute to the digital economy's emergence, in line with the global trends defined by developed countries— transforming social relations and therole of fundamental and applied knowledge and information while shaping the digital economy with resources. Moreover, the distinctiveness of the digital economy manifests in actively integrating it into socio-economic relations at various levels and the synergistic effects that arise from the interaction between participating entities. These interactive characteristics demand in-depth exploration to further clarify the regulatory mechanisms for transitioningtoadigital economy. page1374 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ISSN:2692-5206,ImpactFactor:12,23 AmericanAcademicpublishers,volume05,issue03,2025 Journal: https://www.academicpublishers.org/journals/index.php/ijai The efficiency of transitioning the national economy to an information-based model largely depends on national strategic visions, political will, and the availability of financial resources. This transition implies thetechnological modernization ofthe real economy sector and brings about structural and functional changes at macro (national economy), meso (regional socio-economic systems), and micro (economic entities) levels. The transition also occurs in the context of the objective facts of cyclical economics, rapid scientific-technological development, and growing political and military threats amid current economic and social issues. Necessary changes should be grounded in the formation of new knowledge and ideas, the production of scientifically demanding products, the commercialization of scientific and technological developments, and extensive application of modern information resources in practice. In other words, we are discussing a progressive transition to a digital economy—“a part of the core economy that studies the economic laws of production and generates scientific-technological information and scientific knowledge” [3] The aim of this article is to study the role of the higher education system in shaping and advancing the digital economy. The main objectives of the article are as follows: identifying contemporary factors for the development of the digital economy; investigating scientific approaches to studying the role of education in societal and economic progress; analyzing the contribution of higher educational institutions to the development of the digital economy through their functions; highlighting the importance of dual education in the development processes of thedigital economy. In response to the trends in the digital transformation of the economy, higher education is also being digitized,