Vladimir Putin held a meeting on the development of artificial intelligence technologies, presidential web page reports. According to the President, “Artificial intelligence is indeed one of the key areas of technological development that determines and will continue to determine the future of the entire world.”
“The artificial intelligence mechanisms will allow for quick real-time decision-making based on analyzing vast amounts of information known as big data, which provides tremendous advantages in terms of quality and performance. In addition, such mechanisms are unparalleled in history in terms of their impact on the economy and productivity, the effectiveness of management, education, healthcare and daily life,” he explained. “We must ensure technological sovereignty in the realm of artificial intelligence. This is the most important prerequisite for the viability of our businesses and the economy, the quality of life for Russian citizens, security and, ultimately, our defense capability.”
“Today, Russia boasts one of the world’s highest penetration rates for mobile communications and internet access, as well as for the development of electronic services. The cost of internet service in Russia is one of the lowest internationally,” he noted, stating that, “Russia must become one of the key platforms for solving the most complicated scientific problems involving scientists from all over the world.”