Putin Vows to Counter Western AI Monopoly with Russian Advancements

Russian President Vladimir Putin warns against allowing the West to develop a monopoly in artificial intelligence (AI) and announces plans for a more ambitious Russian strategy for AI development. Despite ethical concerns, Putin believes banning AI is impossible and emphasizes the need to resolve ethical questions based on "traditional" Russian culture. He criticizes Western algorithms that ignore or cancel Russian language and culture, calling their monopoly and domination unacceptable and dangerous. Russia aims to catch up with China and the United States in AI research, but the war in Ukraine and Western sanctions have hindered its progress. Putin announces a new national strategy for AI development, including expanding research and improving access to supercomputers. He praises Sberbank and Yandex for their AI advancements and calls for increased investment and international cooperation in AI.