The meeting was attended by Presidential Aide, State Council Secretary Alexei Dyumin, Deputy Prime Minister – Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko, Moscow Region Governor, Chairman of the State Council Commission on Data Economy Andrei Vorobyov, Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media Maksut Shadayev, federal and regional officials, and others.
In his opening remarks, Alexei Dyumin noted that the President had referred to the development of artificial intelligence as a matter of state, technological, and, more broadly, value sovereignty. In line with the President’s instructions, a Presidential Commission on the Development of Artificial Intelligence will be established to serve as a coordinating body in order to enhance the effectiveness of interaction among all stakeholders in this field and formulate approaches to the creation, advancement, and deployment of these technologies.
At the same time, integrated regional components in this field are being formed, headed by senior regional officials.
“In this context, the role and relevance of the State Council Commission on Data Economy are increasing. Moscow Region Governor Andrei Vorobyov, who chairs the Commission, will also join the Presidential Commission [on the Development of Artificial Intelligence]. We are facing a major amount of substantial work. Given the rapid pace of technology development, it is essential to keep up with these changes. We have to not only understand how artificial intelligence functions but also apply it effectively to address practical tasks, acquiring and continuously developing the necessary competencies,” Alexei Dyumin stressed.
According to Dmitry Grigorenko, artificial intelligence has already become part of everyday life and is widely applied across numerous sectors ranging from public services to businesses, education, and entertainment. In this regard, he stressed the need to regulate activities related to AI use at the legislative level. “Above all, this concerns the labelling of AI-generated content. Copyright issues must be addressed separately. However, there are currently no plans to introduce mandatory requirements for businesses to adopt AI,” the Deputy Prime Minister stated.
According to Andrei Vorobyov, the objective of the State Council Commission on Data Economy and the regions is to identify and replicate effective practices. “The goal is clear: to relieve people of routine tasks by transferring standard automated processes to artificial intelligence while addressing labour shortages in areas that require human expertise and responsibility. As of now, 67 AI projects have been implemented in the Moscow Region in healthcare, education, public services, housing and utilities, and transportation. This helped the region save 2.5 billion rubles in a year,” the Commission chairman reported.
Maksut Shadayev outlined the goals and objectives of the Presidential Commission on the Development of AI Technologies.
The meeting participants also discussed key issues related to the implementation of artificial intelligence in the country and reviewed proposals submitted by regional authorities.