Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Government Staff of the Russian Federation Dmitry Grigorenko highlighted Russia’s progress in digitalization and outlined major trends shaping the global IT industry.
Speaking at the high-level plenary session “The AI Race: One Set of Rules or Many?”, Grigorenko stressed the importance of developing an international framework for regulating artificial intelligence.
“Regulations apply within national borders, but AI is a technology that knows no boundaries. That is why the international community needs to develop a common approach to AI regulation. Work in this direction is already underway,” Dmitry Grigorenko said.
The Deputy Prime Minister also highlighted Russia’s efforts to develop its own AI technologies, noting that more than 1,300 AI-powered software products have already been registered in the national software registry.
Dmitry Grigorenko added that Russia is ready to share its experience in digital transformation and expand cooperation with international partners based on mutual trust and equality.
Speaking at the forum, Amandeep Singh Gill, UN Under-Secretary-General and Special Envoy for Digital and Emerging Technologies, said that the emergence of artificial intelligence is a far more significant development than the advent of nuclear technology.
“There are fundamental differences between nuclear technology and AI, but I believe AI is far more powerful because it can influence the way people think,” Gill said.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov emphasized that discussions on artificial intelligence must be global and inclusive to prevent the emergence of digital colonialism.
“We have consistently maintained that discussions on artificial intelligence must be truly international and inclusive,” he said.
Serbia’s Minister of Information and Telecommunications Boris Bratina said that his country is seeking to cooperate with all nations on AI development and regulation and is exploring all existing approaches.
“Given the current political climate, I don’t see how we could adopt a single model that would be acceptable to everyone while also ensuring our own security. That is why we are learning from different countries. We have signed European regulatory documents on AI, as well as those adopted in Shanghai. We are seeking to cooperate with everyone,” Bratina added.
