Russian President Putin Calls for National Push in AI Development

• Putin spoke at an AI conference in Moscow on Friday.
• Putin announced a new presidential decree on AI and a revised national strategy.
• Russia’s AI aspirations have faced setbacks due to the war in Ukraine.

In a keynote address at an Artificial Intelligence (AI) conference in Moscow on Friday, President Vladimir Putin cautioned against the development of a Western monopoly in the field of AI, emphasizing the need for a more robust Russian strategy. This statement comes amid global recognition that AI has the potential to reshape societies, comparable to the transformative impact of computers in the late 20th century.

While acknowledging that China and the United States are currently at the forefront of AI development, Putin expressed concern about the dangers of allowing Western platforms to dominate AI technology. The Russian President dismissed the idea of banning AI, asserting its inevitability, but stressed the importance of preventing a concentration of power.

“In the very near future, as one of the first steps, a presidential decree will be signed, and a new version of the national strategy for the development of artificial intelligence will be approved,” Putin announced to the conference attendees. The Russian leader highlighted that this revised strategy would involve significant changes, including the expansion of fundamental and applied research in the field of generative artificial intelligence and large language models.

Russia’s aspirations in AI have faced setbacks, primarily due to the war in Ukraine, which led to the exodus of talented scientists and Western sanctions impacting high-tech imports. Putin acknowledged the challenges but outlined the necessity for legislative and investment changes to propel AI development in Russia.

The conference, attended by key figures in the AI industry, including Sberbank CEO German Gref, served as a platform for Putin to articulate his vision for Russia’s AI future. The President underscored the importance of staying competitive in the rapidly advancing AI landscape and ensuring that Russia plays a significant role in shaping the technology’s global trajectory.

As the world watches the race for AI supremacy unfold, Putin’s announcement signals Russia’s determination to assert itself in this critical technological frontier, despite the obstacles it has faced in recent years. The forthcoming presidential decree and revised national strategy are expected to outline concrete steps that Russia will take to boost its AI capabilities and compete on the international stage.

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