The Ministry of Digital Development has proposed expanding its…
The Ministry of Digital Development has proposed expanding its authority and obtaining the status of a competent body for regulatory oversight in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). The government will assign to the Ministry powers regarding the regulation of AI in Russia.
Consensus
- The Ministry of Digital Development (Minciфры) will become the sole regulator for artificial intelligence in Russia.
- The regulatory framework will cover approximately 28,000 IT companies and individual entrepreneurs working in software development and information technology.
- The new regulations are expected to take effect on September 1.
- The Ministry of Digital Development will gain 20 new authorities related to AI regulation.
Points of divergence
- Minciфры will regulate access to government data for training AI models and participate in workforce development related to AI. — novaya_eu
- The law project includes provisions requiring that AI models used in state systems must be included in a registry of trusted models, with confirmation of safety and quality required. — vedomosti
- Consumers must be informed when AI technologies are being used, especially if they make autonomous decisions affecting citizens' rights. — vedomosti
- The Ministry of Digital Development will coordinate the implementation of AI solutions in government sectors and develop international cooperation in this area. — kommersant
Coverage (3 sources)
- Ministry of Digital Economy to be granted powers as the main regulator of artificial intelligence in Russia — Новая газета Европа
- Ministry of Digital Development may consolidate powers to regulate AI — Ведомости
- The Ministry of Digital Development may acquire functions for regulating AI in Russia — Коммерсантъ