Recent claims made by the head of Russia’s technology development for its Defense Ministry have sparked debate among experts regarding Moscow's position in the global Artificial Intelligence (AI) race. Gen. Vasily Elistratov asserted that Russia is 'ahead' of its foreign partners in AI development, despite facing attempts to isolate the country at a technical level.
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has intensified the AI race, with Kyiv, Moscow, and NATO nations striving to enhance their AI capabilities for military applications. Russian President Vladimir Putin has long emphasized the importance of AI, stating in 2017 that 'Whoever leads in AI will rule the world.' Russia has shown significant growth in its AI market, with an 18% increase in 2022 alone.
