Putin took part in a conference on the development of AI. The main thing

On November 19, the X anniversary International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Journey 2025 opened. Russian President Vladimir Putin took part in it. In his welcoming speech, he noted the importance of AI development and the prospects of the direction. What else did the Russian leader talk about in the Izvestia article?

On the continuity of AI development

Vladimir Putin began his speech at the AI Journey conference by saying that the development of AI in Russia needs to constantly move forward.

"We need to move forward, and constantly move forward and, having achieved a certain result, do not stop, but bring our joint work to a qualitatively new level in order to match the speed and grand scale of change," he said.

Putin also noted that the use of artificial intelligence products provides significant advantages in improving labor efficiency. He also stressed that generative AI technologies are becoming key, and leading states are fighting for their possession.

About the National AI implementation Plan

The President instructed the government and the heads of regions to form a national plan for the introduction of generative AI.

"I ask the government and the heads of regions to form a national plan for the introduction of generative AI at the national level, as well as in the development of industries and subjects," he said.

The Head of State stressed that by 2030, the contribution of artificial intelligence to Russia's total GDP should exceed 11 trillion rubles.
Generative AI technologies are strategic for Russia, the president emphasized.

About AI assistants

AI assistants should be used in most management and production processes, Putin added.

"AI-based products should be used in all key industries by 2030. This includes solutions such as intelligent human assistants and AI agents. They should be used in most management and production processes," the president said.

The Head of State added that in March next year, the government, ministries and departments should provide "comprehensive information" on the use of AI in the economy, in the social sphere and in the regions of the federation.

In addition, the Russian leader instructed to update the requirements for the rating of the digital transformation of the regions of the Russian Federation, including the pace of implementation of artificial intelligence.

Putin also stressed that the heads of ministries, departments and heads of regions should "clearly understand the requests" of companies and enterprises for innovation and be in constant contact with scientists and engineers in order to create conditions for testing and practical use of advanced developments.