AI Journey – an exploration into the realm of humanity.

An important highlight of the current event was the application of artificial intelligence in practical fields to boost consumer demand and profits, promote sustainable development of companies, and benefit all areas of societal life. In this context, the program for the second day of the conference was structured around discussions on the use of artificial intelligence in industry and business. The organizers emphasized that AI not only aids in economic development but also plays a crucial and timely role in uniting humanity to tackle common challenges that arise literally every day.

The principles of applying AI to address universal human issues were discussed during the panel session titled “Artificial Intelligence: Uniting Efforts Across All Nations for the Service of Humanity.” The status of the AI Journey conference is highlighted by the fact that it was attended by the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin. The session was moderated by Herman Gref, Chairman of the Board of Sberbank, who explained that AI technologies can be effectively utilized for collecting feedback, which is essential in both business and governmental matters. For instance, this year, Russia will use Sber's GigaChat large language model for the first time to process questions from citizens during President Putin's live broadcast. The leader's communication with citizens is scheduled for December 19. The annual “Direct Line” with the President is immensely popular in Russia, and the language model will enhance the accuracy and speed of processing all inquiries. Additionally, Andrey Belevtsev, head of Sberbank's technology development division, shared plans for enhancing existing technological services and launching new ones.

During the second day of the conference, participants discussed how artificial intelligence is becoming a familiar and reliable assistant to humans. Conference speakers noted that AI is changing the daily lives of people from various corners of the globe on a regular basis.

It is only natural that the development of artificial intelligence should not be confined to a constant “race” for innovations. Comprehensive integration and reinforcement of AI are reflected in the depth and scale of technology application. Artificial intelligence is being integrated into existing developments and infrastructure.

Regarding Russia, it places immense importance on the advancement of artificial intelligence technologies to secure a leading position in the global arena.

By the end of 2024, artificial intelligence will not only be characterized as a secretary or call center. Generative models can offer effective solutions for business, urban development, public administration, healthcare, and more. For example, AI can enhance the quality of services in business and medicine, expedite the distribution of social benefits from the government, and, importantly, participate in the creation of new medicines, literally saving lives from severe diseases.

Participants shared their experiences of integrating AI into societal life using examples from their respective countries. Global artificial intelligence technologies are widely employed in China.

Dr. Sun Haitao, President of the Shanghai Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Director of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization's International Center of Excellence in Industrial AI, explained how AI has assisted the Chinese government by automating data management. It has also been utilized to optimize resource allocation and budget preparation. This practice is mirrored by Russian counterparts, as the Ministry of Finance of Russia employs artificial intelligence in the budget preparation process. AI takes on the routine task of classifying budget expenditures and identifies the best means to achieve the results outlined in the document.

Experts from Dubai shared news of a 25% reduction in crime rates in certain areas of the city. Solutions for the “Smart City” have helped the police and authorities achieve this outcome.

On the other side of the world, in South Africa, global AI technologies are also actively utilized. According to Janet Savari, CEO of TAIR Labs, the South African experience with AI is extensive. Artificial intelligence is employed widely here, from education and healthcare to agriculture.

Accurate data analysis, made possible by AI implementation, is actively used in commerce, such as in studying consumer demand and developing business strategies. Representatives from tech companies provided detailed reports on solutions for the business and IT sectors. Furthermore, at the end of the day, winners of the National Award for Contributions to AI Development: AI Leaders were honored.

Each AI Journey conference not only focuses on the present but also lays the groundwork for the future. The conference also announced the creation of an International Alliance for Artificial Intelligence, uniting participants from 18 countries, including BRICS. The goal is to establish a diversified global platform for equal collaboration. Herman Gref emphasized that the creation of the alliance could elevate cooperation among all parties to a new level, which, in turn, will facilitate open and transparent development of AI technologies that will be beneficial to all people.

The AI Journey conference in Moscow is the concluding event of a series of activities that took place throughout the year. While the events varied, they were consistently united by a single overarching idea – the path of artificial intelligence is always a journey toward humanity.