In a move to reshape AI globally, Russia announced its collaboration with BRICS nations to form an AI alliance, aiming to innovate despite challenges posed by western sanctions.
Russia has unveiled plans to create an AI alliance with BRICS countries Brazil, China, India, and South Africa along with other interested nations. President Vladimir Putin made the announcement at a major AI conference in Moscow, highlighting the initiative as a key step to challenge the dominance of the United States in the rapidly advancing field of AI.
The AI Alliance Network will promote joint research, technology development, and regulation among member nations. Despite Western sanctions that have hampered Russia’s access to essential AI hardware like microchips, domestic leaders like Sberbank and Yandex are driving innovation with generative AI models such as GigaChat and YandexGPT.
Russia also has ambitious plans to integrate AI across its economy, targeting a contribution of 11.2 trillion roubles to GDP by 2030 and training 80% of its workforce in AI skills. While the country currently lags behind global leaders like the US and China in AI development, this alliance could mark a turning point in its technological aspirations.
