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AI Budgets for 2027 Must Be Calculated In-House

Digital economy AI Budgets for 2027 Must Be Calculated In-House Five questions that separate a sound calculation from a vendor’s promise

13.10.2026 18:13

Valentin Makarov: Almost Every Country Wants to Know How Russia Succeeded in Replacing Imported IT

GDF-2026 Valentin Makarov: Almost Every Country Wants to Know How Russia Succeeded in Replacing Imported IT At the 2nd Global Digital Forum in Moscow, participants discussed how to pursue technological sovereignty without turning it into a barrier to adopting cutting-edge innovations or a cause of digital backwardness.

13.10.2026 12:32

Rostelecom Begins Pilot Operation of DWDM System From BULAT

Communications and telecom Rostelecom Begins Pilot Operation of DWDM System From BULAT The equipment has been added to the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade's registry of Russian industrial products.

13.10.2026 11:24

Smolensk Doctors Create New Jaw for Patient on a 3D Printer

Medicine and healthcare Smolensk Doctors Create New Jaw for Patient on a 3D Printer The operation to install such an implant was performed for the first time in Russia's history.

13.10.2026 08:33

Donbass Researchers Test Compact Device for Detecting Geological Faults in Mines

Extractive industry Donbass Researchers Test Compact Device for Detecting Geological Faults in Mines The new device helps prevent rock collapses.

12.10.2026 22:17

Digital Solutions for Herd Horse Breeding Being Created in Buryatia

Agricultural industry Digital Solutions for Herd Horse Breeding Being Created in Buryatia They help optimize breeding work.

12.10.2026 20:27

Rosatom Presents Its Best Developments for Electric Mobility Growth

Transport and logistics Rosatom Presents Its Best Developments for Electric Mobility Growth Some of them could radically reshape urban transport infrastructure in the very near future.

12.10.2026 18:24

New Version of Atom.Most 5.0 Corporate Integration Bus Released

The nuclear industry New Version of Atom.Most 5.0 Corporate Integration Bus Released The developers have raised the quality bar for handling large data sets.

12.10.2026 16:15

Automation of Gas Consumption Metering at Enterprises Continues in Mordovia

Energy and housing and communal services Automation of Gas Consumption Metering at Enterprises Continues in Mordovia The system has been rolled out across almost the entire republic.

12.10.2026 14:20

Teshome Balcha: Memorandum Marks a Step Forward in Cooperation Between Ethiopian and Russian Universities

GDF-2026 Teshome Balcha: Memorandum Marks a Step Forward in Cooperation Between Ethiopian and Russian Universities The business program of the 2nd Global Digital Forum in Moscow includes not only discussions about the future of digital technology but also the establishment of new partnerships. Participants are formalizing verbal agreements by signing memorandums of cooperation.

12.10.2026 12:50

Delivery Robot for Factory Floors Created in Belgorod

Industry and import substitution Delivery Robot for Factory Floors Created in Belgorod It can transport workpiece blanks and tooling components.

12.10.2026 12:01

Responsible AI Development and the Fight Against Digital Inequality: Key Takeaways from GDF 2026

GDF-2026 Responsible AI Development and the Fight Against Digital Inequality: Key Takeaways from GDF 2026 The 2nd Global Digital Forum (GDF) has concluded. From October 8 to 10, Moscow’s Mechta complex hosted more than 60 sessions, roundtables, lectures, workshops and presentations, bringing together more than 1,300 guests from 120 countries.

11.10.2026 19:41

Elena Litovchenko: At Ruwiki, We Are Building a High-Quality Knowledge Base for AI Training

GDF-2026 Elena Litovchenko: At Ruwiki, We Are Building a High-Quality Knowledge Base for AI Training In an era dominated by social networks and privately owned news and analytics platforms that generate vast amounts of information, the quality of data circulating online has become a pressing concern. Neural networks are trained on this data, making its reliability especially important.

11.10.2026 16:34

Roscosmos in Focus: Space Technologies for the Global South

GDF-2026 Roscosmos in Focus: Space Technologies for the Global South African countries are interested in cooperating with Russia on space programs. The topic came up during the public talk “A Planet Without Borders: A View from Space,” held on October 10 as part of the Second Global Digital Forum.

11.10.2026 16:15

Joshua Nikiema: It Is Important for Us to Learn and Find New Opportunities in Other Countries

GDF-2026 Joshua Nikiema: It Is Important for Us to Learn and Find New Opportunities in Other Countries Moscow became a meeting place for international experts and IT industry representatives at the 2nd Global Digital Forum. Participants from 120 countries sought common ground, exchanged experience, and explored opportunities for joint work.

11.10.2026 15:25

Elena Litovchenko: Our Team Can Deploy a Full-Fledged “Digital Ark” in Any Country

GDF-2026 Elena Litovchenko: Our Team Can Deploy a Full-Fledged “Digital Ark” in Any Country On October 9, during the panel discussion “National Code Without Borders: Exporting Art, Technology and Media,” held on the sidelines of the 2nd Global Digital Forum in Moscow, experts discussed why every country needs its own cultural code.

11.10.2026 15:13

Nehsan Selvaraj: Protecting Children Online Requires International Cooperation

GDF-2026 Nehsan Selvaraj: Protecting Children Online Requires International Cooperation The Second Global Digital Forum in Moscow brought together technology developers and those who decide how their technologies should be used.

11.10.2026 15:01

Juan Manuel Rincon: Artificial Intelligence Opens Up New Opportunities for the Creative Industries

GDF-2026 Juan Manuel Rincon: Artificial Intelligence Opens Up New Opportunities for the Creative Industries The 2nd Global Digital Forum wrapped up in Moscow after three days of discussions on developing digital services and strengthening technological independence.

11.10.2026 14:52

Monoranjan Biswas: India, Russia and China Can Work Together to Improve Quality of Life Across the Global South

GDF-2026 Monoranjan Biswas: India, Russia and China Can Work Together to Improve Quality of Life Across the Global South The Global Digital Forum in Moscow brought together IT industry representatives and experts from 120 countries. Together, they discussed the development of digital services and how to make them more accessible to users.

11.10.2026 14:14

Natalia Kaspersky: We Are Seeing the Emergence of a New Market for AI System Security

GDF-2026 Natalia Kaspersky: We Are Seeing the Emergence of a New Market for AI System Security Participants at the Second Global Digital Forum discussed the development of advanced technologies and the challenges associated with them.

11.10.2026 14:13

Tirivashe Marinda: Digital Cooperation Must Be Safe and Accessible to All

GDF-2026 Tirivashe Marinda: Digital Cooperation Must Be Safe and Accessible to All The Global Digital Forum in Moscow is coming to a close. It brought together delegates from 120 countries interested in advancing international technology cooperation.

11.10.2026 14:10

Study Demand, Legal Requirements and Political Conditions: Experts Share a Recipe for International Market Success

GDF-2026 Study Demand, Legal Requirements and Political Conditions: Experts Share a Recipe for International Market Success Taking a business into foreign markets always involves risk. For high-tech companies, the cost of a mistake can be especially high because their operating costs are substantial by nature. At the 2nd Global Digital Forum in Moscow, participants in a master class titled “High-Tech Market Rules: Strategies for the International Growth of Technology Companies” explained how businesses can improve their chances of success.

11.10.2026 14:06

Shah Syed Azaz Hussain: AI Will Not Replace Reporters on the Ground

GDF-2026 Shah Syed Azaz Hussain: AI Will Not Replace Reporters on the Ground The Second Global Digital Forum has come to a close in Moscow. Over three days, participants discussed how to develop digital services and strengthen technological independence. One of the topics was the role of artificial intelligence in the digital environment.

11.10.2026 14:04

John Aggrey: Ghana Is Interested in Expanding Technology Cooperation With Russia

GDF-2026 John Aggrey: Ghana Is Interested in Expanding Technology Cooperation With Russia The 2nd Global Digital Forum has concluded in Moscow. Experts from different countries discussed artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and access to digital services.

11.10.2026 13:36

Igor Savelev: BRICS Scientists to Create a Platform for Joint Research in the Digital Economy

GDF-2026 Igor Savelev: BRICS Scientists to Create a Platform for Joint Research in the Digital Economy At the 2nd Global Digital Forum in Moscow, delegates from 120 countries discussed how to maintain technological independence while developing international cooperation.

11.10.2026 13:30

Dr. Nkundwe Moses Mwasaga: Countries Can Develop Artificial Intelligence Only by Working Together

GDF-2026 Dr. Nkundwe Moses Mwasaga: Countries Can Develop Artificial Intelligence Only by Working Together The 2nd Global Digital Forum is bringing participants to Moscow. Representatives from different countries are focusing on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, telecommunications infrastructure, and international technology partnerships.

11.10.2026 13:20

Boniface Mandere: Digital Sovereignty Is Essential for Protecting Children

GDF-2026 Boniface Mandere: Digital Sovereignty Is Essential for Protecting Children More than 1,000 experts in IT and artificial intelligence from 120 countries gathered in Moscow for the 2nd Global Digital Forum, held October 8–10. Participants discussed how to develop their own digital solutions and build technological ties with other countries.

11.10.2026 13:08

Tochukwu Chukwuchebe: It Is Important to Set Boundaries on the Use of Artificial Intelligence

GDF-2026 Tochukwu Chukwuchebe: It Is Important to Set Boundaries on the Use of Artificial Intelligence At the 2nd Global Digital Forum, held in Moscow on October 8–10, participants from nearly 120 countries discussed key challenges of our time, from the development of artificial intelligence to data protection and reducing inequality in access to technology.

11.10.2026 13:01

Junzhi Deng: BRICS Countries Can Expand Cooperation in the Digital Economy

GDF-2026 Junzhi Deng: BRICS Countries Can Expand Cooperation in the Digital Economy The Global Digital Forum in Moscow is wrapping up three days of discussions. From October 8 to 10, participants from nearly 120 countries explored how to maintain technological independence while continuing to develop international cooperation.

11.10.2026 12:54

Letjedi Thabang Mabinane: The Forum Is Gaining Popularity Around the World

GDF-2026 Letjedi Thabang Mabinane: The Forum Is Gaining Popularity Around the World The 2nd Global Digital Forum brought together more than 1,000 experts and representatives of technology companies from 120 countries in Moscow. They explored one another’s developments and found opportunities for professional cooperation.

11.10.2026 12:47

Russian Researchers Make Graph Neural Networks Several Times Faster

News Russian Researchers Make Graph Neural Networks Several Times Faster Researchers at AI VK Research have developed a method that makes it possible to use graph neural networks with extremely large datasets of interconnected information. Their paper has been accepted for presentation at the international CIKM 2026 conference.

13.10.2026 23:05

Elektror Resheniya Offers Up to 1 Million Rubles to Anyone Who Can Hack Its Systems

News Elektror Resheniya Offers Up to 1 Million Rubles to Anyone Who Can Hack Its Systems Elektror Resheniya, the official representative of the EKF brand in Russia, has launched a public cybersecurity challenge on the StandOff Bug Bounty platform.

13.10.2026 21:01

Shukhov Belgorod State Technological University Develops Delivery Robot for Factory Floors

News Shukhov Belgorod State Technological University Develops Delivery Robot for Factory Floors Belgorod State Technological University named after V.G. Shukhov has developed an autonomous mobile platform to handle material transport on factory floors.

13.10.2026 18:59

High School Sophomores at PetrSU Learn to Design Buildings Digitally

News High School Sophomores at PetrSU Learn to Design Buildings Digitally Petrozavodsk State University has launched a series of hands-on building information modeling classes for 10th-graders in its engineering and technology track.

13.10.2026 16:51

Financial University Becomes First Russian University to Bill Students Through Gosuslugi

News Financial University Becomes First Russian University to Bill Students Through Gosuslugi The Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation has launched its Finpay billing system for full-scale operation.

13.10.2026 14:44

Russia is Set to Shift Civil Registry Offices to Digital Records

News Russia is Set to Shift Civil Registry Offices to Digital Records Russia plans to end the mandatory issuance of paper documents, retaining the requirement only for birth certificates

13.10.2026 13:05

Rostelecom Begins Pilot Operation of DWDM System From BULAT

Communications and telecom Rostelecom Begins Pilot Operation of DWDM System From BULAT The equipment has been added to the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade's registry of Russian industrial products.

13.10.2026 11:24

Smolensk Doctors Create New Jaw for Patient on a 3D Printer

Medicine and healthcare Smolensk Doctors Create New Jaw for Patient on a 3D Printer The operation to install such an implant was performed for the first time in Russia's history.

13.10.2026 08:33

Donbass Researchers Test Compact Device for Detecting Geological Faults in Mines

Extractive industry Donbass Researchers Test Compact Device for Detecting Geological Faults in Mines The new device helps prevent rock collapses.

12.10.2026 22:17

Digital Solutions for Herd Horse Breeding Being Created in Buryatia

Agricultural industry Digital Solutions for Herd Horse Breeding Being Created in Buryatia They help optimize breeding work.

12.10.2026 20:27

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Valentin Makarov: Almost Every Country Wants to Know How Russia Succeeded in Replacing Imported IT

Valentin Makarov: Almost Every Country Wants to Know How Russia Succeeded in Replacing Imported IT

Teshome Balcha: Memorandum Marks a Step Forward in Cooperation Between Ethiopian and Russian Universities

Responsible AI Development and the Fight Against Digital Inequality: Key Takeaways from GDF 2026

Elena Litovchenko: At Ruwiki, We Are Building a High-Quality Knowledge Base for AI Training

Russian Researchers Make Graph Neural Networks Several Times Faster

Russian Researchers Make Graph Neural Networks Several Times Faster

Elektror Resheniya Offers Up to 1 Million Rubles to Anyone Who Can Hack Its Systems

Shukhov Belgorod State Technological University Develops Delivery Robot for Factory Floors

High School Sophomores at PetrSU Learn to Design Buildings Digitally

AI Budgets for 2027 Must Be Calculated In-House

AI Budgets for 2027 Must Be Calculated In-House

Rostelecom Begins Pilot Operation of DWDM System From BULAT

Smolensk Doctors Create New Jaw for Patient on a 3D Printer

Donbass Researchers Test Compact Device for Detecting Geological Faults in Mines

New law on digital currency: how the electronic payment market will change

New law on digital currency: how the electronic payment market will change

Breakthrough in cybersecurity: new methods of personal data protection

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Artificial Intelligence in Everyday Life: Russia’s Practical Implementation

Artificial intelligence has learned to recognize users' emotions

Robotization of production: how automation is changing the labor market

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Russia Calls for Unified International Norms in Digital Security

Russia Calls for Unified International Norms in Digital Security

The Russian Model of Digital Integration as a New Framework for Global Cooperation

Russia Proposes AI Governed by Human Conscience

Blockchain is more than cryptocurrency: unexpected uses for the technology

Hayk Martirosyan: “An Automated Business Model Is More Competitive Than Excel”

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