Let me state right away that a messenger is not provided for it
Let me state right away that a messenger is not provided for it, 'Max' will remain forever in our lives,' said Mr. Shadaev at the VII All-Russian Forum 'Digital Evolution' in Kaluga (quote from RIA Novosti).
Consensus
- Maksut Shadayev is the head of the Ministry of Digital Development.
- Shadayev made statements at the VII All-Russian Forum 'Digital Evolution' in Kaluga.
- The goal for 'Gosuslugi' is to become a large social media platform.
- A new product concept for 'Gosuslugi' was presented in a closed format at the forum.
- The new concept does not include a messenger.
- The 'Max' messenger will remain in Russian digital life permanently.
- The 'Max' messenger is considered part of the national digital ecosystem.
Points of divergence
- The idea of creating a social network based on 'Gosuslugi' with a news feed and community features was discussed, but no final decision was made by relevant departments. — kommersant
- Apple removed VK and the MAX messenger app from the App Store. — fontanka
- The Ministry of Digital Development is developing a prototype of a national AI assistant for 'Gosuslugi' that will interact with all digital ecosystems. — vedomosti
- Shadayev previously joked about avoiding 'Gosuslugi' becoming an 'all-consuming black hole'. — vedomosti
Coverage (5 sources)
- Shadaev: messenger 'Max' remains forever in our lives — Коммерсантъ
- Minister Shadaev: 'Max' remains in our lives forever — Фонтанка
- The task of 'Gosuslugi' is to become a large social media platform, Shadayev said at the 'Digital Evolution' forum in Kaluga. — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Shadayev: Max is with us forever — Ведомости
- Shadaev announced plans to turn Gosuslugi into a media platform — Вести
Key entities
- Shadaev
- Kalugi
- State Services
- Ministry of Digital Development
- Moscow
- Mah
- Russia
- Max
- TASS
- Ministry of Digital Development