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Russia AI Strategy 2024

National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence Development in the Russian Federation (Updated 2024)

Presidential decree updating Russia's national AI development strategy through 2030, establishing key principles including human rights protection, security, technological sovereignty, non-discrimination, and accountability.

Jurisdiction

Russia

Enacted

Oct 1, 2024

Effective

Oct 1, 2024

Enforcement

TBD

Updated via Presidential Decree, 40-page strategy document extending through 2030

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Why It Matters

Provides strategic framework for AI development in Russia, establishing principles that may influence future binding regulations

Recent Developments

Updated in 2024 with expanded focus on technological sovereignty and competition support

Who Must Comply

  • AI developers
  • Government agencies implementing AI
  • Educational institutions using AI

Obligations fall on:

Safety Provisions

  • Human rights and freedoms protection in AI development
  • Security and safety requirements for AI systems
  • Non-discrimination principles
  • Accountability for AI development and deployment
  • Prohibition of AI in education that merely solves problems rather than fostering student development

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Russia

Focus Areas

Algorithmic accountability

Cite This

APA

Russia. (2024). National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence Development in the Russian Federation (Updated 2024).

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