Artificial intelligence: development in Russia and main beneficiaries

Abstract

Introduction. A real boom in artificial intelligence (AI) in the world marked the year 2023. Almost every day, various companies claim their intention to introduce and develop AI in their activities: from large technology giants to small startups. Everyone understands that AI can achieve unprecedented results in a wide variety of fields, from medicine and finance to manufacturing and education. Goal. Assessment of the development and prevalence of AI in Russia, identification of advanced companies actively implementing AI in their activities. Materials and methods. To achieve the goals and objectives of the research, the following methods were used: formal logic, analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction, comparison, observation, etc. Results and discussion. To identify the main beneficiaries and assess the development of AI in Russia, the necessary tasks are formulated, namely: studying the theoretical basis, identifying the advantages and disadvantages of AI technology, analyzing the effectiveness of its implementation in the business processes of economic entities. Conclusion. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that Russia has the potential and resources for the development of AI, including qualified personnel and research centers. Meanwhile, there is a number of challenges and obstacles related to sanctions pressure. Government support, AI development programs, as well as cooperation from business and the academic com-munity can help eliminate some of these obstacles. The leading companies in this industry have been identified: Sberbank, Yandex and MTS.