Putin urges Russia to team up with China and BRICS, boosting AI efforts amid sanctions and tech challenges, aiming to rival the US.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is hyping up Russia’s AI game by teaming with China and BRICS nations. Recently, the Kremlin announced a plan for Sberbank and the government to strengthen AI ties with China. This comes hot on the heels of Putin’s promise to work with BRICS and other countries to push AI innovation forward.
Why the big AI push? Western sanctions have left Russia scrambling for tech, especially focusing on GPUs that power AI. Big chip makers have stopped shipping to Russia which has ultimately led to slowing its progress. Even Sberbank’s CEO, German Gref, admitted last year that replacing GPUs has been a massive headache.
Now, Russia is looking to collaborate with non-Western allies to break the US’s grip on 21st-century tech. Putin’s also launching a new AI Alliance Network to bring together experts from BRICS and beyond.
But let’s be real—Russia’s got a long way to go. According to Tortoise Media’s Global AI Index, Russia sits at 31 out of 83 countries in AI development, trailing behind the US, China, and even fellow BRICS nations like India and Brazil.
The vibe? Russia’s gearing up for a big AI glow-up with China and friends, trying to flex in the global tech scene.
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