Key Points
- Russia launched an international AI alliance with BRICS countries and other partners. The initiative aims to challenge U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence.
- Putin emphasized collaboration between national AI associations and development institutes.
- Sberbank announced the involvement of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
- China’s global AI leadership adds significant weight to the alliance’s potential.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the formation of an international alliance to advance artificial intelligence (AI) in collaboration with BRICS nations and other interested countries. At an AI conference in Moscow, Putin underscored the importance of challenging U.S. dominance in one of the century’s most transformative technologies.
The initiative, launched on Wednesday, aims to foster AI collaboration between member nations. “I am confident that the international alliance of national associations and development institutes in the field of AI of BRICS countries and other interested states will give a significant boost to such cooperation,” Putin said, highlighting the alliance’s potential to drive innovation and shared progress in AI development.
Russia’s largest financial institution, Sberbank, revealed that the new AI Alliance Network will involve national AI associations from the BRICS countries—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
China is a leading global AI powerhouse, further strengthening the alliance’s prospects. The coalition is designed to pool resources, expertise, and innovation efforts, setting a foundation for accelerated AI advancements across member states.
By leveraging the combined strengths of its partners, the alliance seeks to establish a competitive alternative to the United States in the AI sector. The launch underscores Russia’s commitment to bolstering its technological capabilities and creating a broader framework for international cooperation in AI, particularly among emerging economies.
