At the AI Journey international conference, the spotlight was on “The Generative AI Revolution: New Opportunities,” with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Sberbank CEO Herman Gref leading the dialogue. Gref highlighted the transformative potential of generative AI in enhancing human abilities. Putin revealed a 1.5-fold increase in AI usage in Russia’s economic and social sectors, signifying burgeoning investments and improved production efficiencies through AI.
This tech revolution extends beyond business metrics to fostering public trust in this universal, innovative technology. AI’s integration into various sectors marks a new era in human existence, streamlining daily life, enhancing governance, and advancing organizational and regional operations in Russia.
Putin specifically underscored the advancements in generative AI, now aiding in coding, design, healthcare, and even creative fields, showcasing machine capabilities often surpassing human expertise. These advancements position generative AI not merely as tools but as collaborators in diverse domains, essential for business and state efficiency.
Vladimir Putin on Russia’s Growing AI Capabilities
The President envisioned generative AI catalyzing custom product and service creation, spurring new business models, optimizing production, and boosting labour productivity. He also foresees AI revolutionizing public administration through data-driven management, automating administrative tasks, and enhancing decision-making with big data.
However, Putin assured that AI would augment, not replace, professionals like medical workers and teachers, serving as valuable assistants in various sectors.
A new National Strategy for the Development of Artificial Intelligence is on the horizon, reflecting the rapid progress in generative models. Putin stressed the need for educational access to supercomputers, enhancing Russia’s computational capabilities, and investing in generative AI and large language model research.
Russia’s competitive edge in generative AI must be fortified, Putin suggested, through industry-specific models to boost productivity and wages. He also advocated for advanced training programs in this field.
Herman Gref called for developing trustworthy AI, capable of identifying and correcting flaws in less advanced models and demystifying AI decision-making processes.
AI’s Breakthroughs in Healthcare, Education, and Management
Gref outlined AI’s potential breakthroughs in healthcare, education, and management systems. Speakers like Andrey Tyazhelnikov, Natalia Troyanovskaya, Vladislav Kozhemyakin, Alyona Kochorova, and Alexander Gasnikov discussed AI’s impact in their respective fields, from medical diagnostics to personalized education and public administration.
Regional governors Andrey Vorobyov and Sergey Tsivilyov shared insights on AI implementation in their areas. Educational initiatives like School 21 are preparing IT professionals for Russia’s digital transformation.
Concluding the conference, Putin emphasized the need for a swift, efficient AI evolution impacting all societal levels, calling for a unified effort to secure Russia’s future in this technological era.
