Medvedev: Gates doubted Russia's school internet plan
Medvedev recalled how Bill Gates did not believe in the internet in Russian schools.
Consensus
- Bill Gates expressed skepticism during a visit to Russia in the late 2000s regarding the plan to connect all Russian schools to the internet.
- The skepticism was based on the country's vast territory and technological limitations at the time.
- Russia has since achieved high-speed internet access in all schools.
- Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, shared these memories during a public discussion.
Points of divergence
- Medvedev mentioned Gates' contacts with Jeffrey Epstein and made a sarcastic remark about them. — vesti
- Medvedev described AI as a powerful but unpredictable force, comparing it to a 'black hole' capable of absorbing traditional teaching methods. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Medvedev told about Gates' doubts regarding the technological future of the RF — Вести
- Medvedev recalls how Bill Gates did not believe in the internet in Russian schools — Вечерняя Москва
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