Russian President Directs Strengthening Development of AI Technologies and Autonomous Systems in Russia

Moscow, September 30 (KUNA) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin directed the Russian government on Wednesday to take the necessary measures to establish a specialized center for software and hardware, and to provide the data required to train Russian models, with the aim of enhancing Russia’s technological independence. The Kremlin said in a statement that President Putin’s directive is part of broader instructions to boost the development of artificial intelligence technologies and autonomous systems in Russia. Regarding the establishment of a center in Russia to develop programming and hardware technologies used in autonomous systems, the statement noted that President Putin ordered a feasibility study, the results of which are to be presented by June 1, 2027. According to the statement, the orders also include establishing a mechanism to ensure the collection, processing, and provision of information necessary to train sovereign and national AI models, as well as working to enable researchers and scientists to access software based on Russian AI technologies by March 2027. These directives follow the launch of the Russian Microelectronics 2026 Forum in Russia, which brought together government officials, representatives of industrial and scientific institutions, and specialized companies to discuss the development of the microelectronics industry and enhance local technological capabilities. The Microelectronics Forum, first held in 2015, is a specialized Russian platform that brings together government, industry, and scientific sector representatives to discuss the development of the microelectronics industry and the electronic components base, increase production capacity, and strengthen cooperation between research institutions and companies. (End) D.A.N. / S.A.M.