Among Russians aged 18 to 34, 47% trust artificial intelligence

Among Russians aged 18 to 34, 47% trust artificial intelligence, compared to 30% among those aged 35 to 54, and 23% among Russians over 55.

Consensus

A majority of Russians are aware of artificial intelligence (97% according to one survey).
Most Russians have used or encountered AI-generated content in their daily lives.
There is strong public support for mandatory labeling of products, images, and materials created with AI involvement.
The Russian government has taken legislative steps to support AI development, including a law signed by President Putin on 26 July 2026.
Public trust in AI technology remains low despite high usage rates.
Many Russians are concerned about the reliability of AI-generated content and verify its accuracy before trusting it.

There are currently no ready-made AI agents available on the Russian IT market, though internal corporate developments exist; the domestic market for enterprise AI agents is estimated at around 30 billion rubles. — kommersant
64% of Russians believe that AI development will bring them personal benefit in the next three to five years, and internet users with experience using neural networks have increased from 73% to 78%. — vesti
77% of Russians support mandatory labeling of products created or developed with AI participation; 51% consider it vital, while 26% find it useful. — interfax
34% of respondents believe AI will never be able to make moral decisions; only 6% think AI can already do so. Additionally, 41% oppose copyright protection for AI-created works. — vedomosti
Only 31% of Russians trust AI technology and just 20% trust content generated by neural networks; younger users (18–34) show higher trust levels than older groups. — riamo