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Israel Adeniran: I’m Interested in How Artificial Intelligence Can Benefit Society

GDF-2026 Israel Adeniran: I’m Interested in How Artificial Intelligence Can Benefit Society Technological independence and international cooperation are at the center of the 2nd Global Digital Forum in Moscow.

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Sergei Shcherbakov: TData Can Help Global South Countries Avoid Others’ Mistakes

GDF-2026 Sergei Shcherbakov: TData Can Help Global South Countries Avoid Others’ Mistakes Russian developer TData, a partner of the 2nd Global Digital Forum (GDF), which opened today in Moscow, will present its solutions for export markets.

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Benjamin Sipho Singiswa: South Africa and Russia Are Longstanding Partners and Friends

GDF-2026 Benjamin Sipho Singiswa: South Africa and Russia Are Longstanding Partners and Friends The 2nd Global Digital Forum is taking place in Moscow from October 8 to 10, bringing together representatives from 120 countries, including IT developers, researchers, businesspeople and journalists.

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Sanket Gawhale: Moscow Is an Excellent Example of How to Use Digital Technology

GDF-2026 Sanket Gawhale: Moscow Is an Excellent Example of How to Use Digital Technology The 2nd Global Digital Forum is taking place at the Mechta venue in Moscow from October 8 to 10. More than 1,000 experts from around the world are discussing current issues related to the use of artificial intelligence and efforts to narrow the technology gap.

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Michael Michie: The Forum Offers a Chance to Explore the Latest Technologies and Discuss Timely Issues

GDF-2026 Michael Michie: The Forum Offers a Chance to Explore the Latest Technologies and Discuss Timely Issues Delegates from 120 countries, including IT developers, researchers, entrepreneurs and journalists, gathered from October 8 to 10 at the Mechta venue in Moscow’s Gorky Park for the 2nd Global Digital Forum.

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Chilekwa Banda: Africa Needs to Make Use of Existing Digital Solutions

GDF-2026 Chilekwa Banda: Africa Needs to Make Use of Existing Digital Solutions For the second time, Russia’s Global Digital Forum is bringing together experts from around the world to discuss how digital technology can benefit humanity as a whole and help narrow the technology gap.

13:33

Aasav Ravi: Advances in Artificial Intelligence Are Driving Tremendous Progress

GDF-2026 Aasav Ravi: Advances in Artificial Intelligence Are Driving Tremendous Progress The 2nd Global Digital Forum in Moscow shows how digital technologies are becoming part of every area of life.

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Luis Gouend: High Tech Is One of the Areas Where We Need to Work Closely Together

GDF-2026 Luis Gouend: High Tech Is One of the Areas Where We Need to Work Closely Together The 2nd Global Digital Forum is taking place from October 8 to 10 at the Mechta venue in Moscow, bringing together delegates from 120 countries.

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Patrick Rurangangabo: Russia Has Made Great Strides in Digital Technology and Is Ready to Share Its Solutions

GDF-2026 Patrick Rurangangabo: Russia Has Made Great Strides in Digital Technology and Is Ready to Share Its Solutions At the 2nd Global Digital Forum in Moscow, experts are exploring ways to make technology more accessible to countries around the world.

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Aleksandr Korolev: Bridging the Technology Gap Between Countries Remains Difficult

GDF-2026 Aleksandr Korolev: Bridging the Technology Gap Between Countries Remains Difficult The 2nd Global Digital Forum is taking place at the Mechta venue in Moscow from October 8 to 10, focusing on how digital transformation is changing government, business and international cooperation.

12:56

Florencio Sanchez: AI-Generated Content Must Be Verified Before Publication

GDF-2026 Florencio Sanchez: AI-Generated Content Must Be Verified Before Publication Participants at the 2nd Global Digital Forum in Moscow are looking for ways to balance technological independence with international partnerships.

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Justus Nzioki: Artificial Intelligence and Smart Cities Are Key Areas of Development

GDF-2026 Justus Nzioki: Artificial Intelligence and Smart Cities Are Key Areas of Development At the 2nd Global Digital Forum, taking place October 8–10 at the Mechta venue in Moscow’s Gorky Park, delegates from 120 countries are looking for ways to narrow the technology gap between nations and discussing the limits of AI use.

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Peace Koinange: It Is Important to Keep Moving Forward as Technology Advances

GDF-2026 Peace Koinange: It Is Important to Keep Moving Forward as Technology Advances The 2nd Global Digital Forum, taking place in Moscow from October 8 to 10, has brought together participants looking for ways to make modern technologies and digital infrastructure more accessible to countries around the world.

12:44

Russia’s Internet Governance Model Hailed as the Most Effective

GDF-2026 Russia’s Internet Governance Model Hailed as the Most Effective At the 2nd Global Digital Forum, experts took part in a panel discussion titled “Global Internet Governance in a Multipolar World: Development Vectors After WSIS+20.”

12:22

Muhammad Mohid Ayyaz Khan: We Need to Understand How Artificial Intelligence Affects People, Especially Children

GDF-2026 Muhammad Mohid Ayyaz Khan: We Need to Understand How Artificial Intelligence Affects People, Especially Children Technologies for sovereign digital infrastructure are being showcased at the 2nd Global Digital Forum in Moscow.

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Srdjana Janosevic: Artificial Intelligence Should Not Replace Humans in Journalism

GDF-2026 Srdjana Janosevic: Artificial Intelligence Should Not Replace Humans in Journalism IT specialists from around the world have gathered at the Mechta venue in Moscow’s Gorky Park for the 2nd Global Digital Forum, whose main focus is sharing experience in developing digital infrastructure.

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Government Oversight of the Domain Market: Toward Greater Business Transparency

GDF-2026 Government Oversight of the Domain Market: Toward Greater Business Transparency At the panel discussion “The Value of a Name: Domains as Digital Assets,” held on October 8 as part of the 2nd Global Digital Forum, experts explained how to choose the right domain name.

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Mugumbate Mussollini: Our Main Goal Is to Protect Children in the Digital Age

GDF-2026 Mugumbate Mussollini: Our Main Goal Is to Protect Children in the Digital Age Politicians, developers and IT experts from 120 countries have gathered in Moscow for the 2nd Global Digital Forum.

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Raul Jose Hernandez Guerrero: Information Security Is Essential to Maintaining a Country’s Digital Sovereignty

GDF-2026 Raul Jose Hernandez Guerrero: Information Security Is Essential to Maintaining a Country’s Digital Sovereignty The 2nd Global Digital Forum has returned to Russia, bringing experts from around the world together at the Mechta venue in Moscow.

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Ismaila Joof: Forums Like This Strengthen Our Sense of Belonging to One Large Community

GDF-2026 Ismaila Joof: Forums Like This Strengthen Our Sense of Belonging to One Large Community More than 1,000 IT developers, experts and scientists from 120 countries came to Moscow on October 8–10 for the 2nd Global Digital Forum, whose main topics include artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital sovereignty.

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Saad Ibraheem: It Is Important to Strike a Balance When Using Artificial Intelligence

GDF-2026 Saad Ibraheem: It Is Important to Strike a Balance When Using Artificial Intelligence Experts in IT and AI from 120 countries have gathered at the Mechta venue in Moscow’s Gorky Park for the 2nd Global Digital Forum, which opened today and runs through October 10.

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Rosa Brunna: We Came Together to Help One Another

GDF-2026 Rosa Brunna: We Came Together to Help One Another More than 1,000 guests from around the world arrived in Moscow on October 8 for the 2nd Global Digital Forum, held at the Mechta venue in Gorky Park. Many are looking for technology partners in Russia and discussing international cooperation and joint IT projects.

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Brian Kwesiga: Digital Technologies Help Find New Solutions for Journalism

GDF-2026 Brian Kwesiga: Digital Technologies Help Find New Solutions for Journalism IT and AI experts from 120 countries have gathered at the Mechta venue in Moscow’s Gorky Park for the 2nd Global Digital Forum, which opened in Moscow on October 8.

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Boris Kupriakov: Our Technologies Are a Natural Fit for Our Colleagues’ Work

GDF-2026 Boris Kupriakov: Our Technologies Are a Natural Fit for Our Colleagues’ Work More than 1,000 IT developers, scientists and entrepreneurs gathered at the Mechta venue in Moscow’s Gorky Park on October 8 for the 2nd Global Digital Forum to showcase their achievements, exchange experience and find new business partners.

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Andres Hernandez Ortiz de Montellano: I Create Content About Real Life in Russia

GDF-2026 Andres Hernandez Ortiz de Montellano: I Create Content About Real Life in Russia Delegations from more than 100 countries are taking part in the 2nd Global Digital Forum at the Mechta venue in Gorky Park from October 8 to 10.

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First Day of the GDF: International AI Rules and the Search for Business Partners

GDF-2026 First Day of the GDF: International AI Rules and the Search for Business Partners Russia has proposed using the United Nations as a central platform for developing international rules for artificial intelligence. The idea was put forward on October 8, the first day of the 2nd Global Digital Forum (GDF), which opened at the Mechta venue in Moscow. The event is expected to draw 700 foreign guests from 110 countries.

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Barham Jaleel: Russia Is Humanity’s Last Hope

GDF-2026 Barham Jaleel: Russia Is Humanity’s Last Hope IT specialists from around the world have gathered at the Mechta venue in Moscow’s Gorky Park for the 2nd Global Digital Forum.

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Nicholas Nuwagira: It Is Important to Protect Children From the Misuse of Artificial Intelligence

GDF-2026 Nicholas Nuwagira: It Is Important to Protect Children From the Misuse of Artificial Intelligence The 2nd Global Digital Forum is taking place in Moscow from October 8 to 10, bringing together delegates from more than 100 countries, including developers, scientists and entrepreneurs.

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Fame Fakeh Bunyui: Balancing AI With a Human Approach Is Essential for Digital Development

GDF-2026 Fame Fakeh Bunyui: Balancing AI With a Human Approach Is Essential for Digital Development More than 1,000 foreign guests – including IT developers, scientists and entrepreneurs – have arrived in Moscow for the 2nd Global Digital Forum to showcase their achievements, exchange experience and find new business partners.

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Alexey Borodin: Russia and CIS Countries Plan to Develop Cross-Border RFID Solutions

GDF-2026 Alexey Borodin: Russia and CIS Countries Plan to Develop Cross-Border RFID Solutions Representatives from 120 countries gathered in Moscow from October 8 to 10 for the 2nd Global Digital Forum, where artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital sovereignty are among the main topics.

08.10.2026 23:42

Imran Batada: Artificial Intelligence Is Significantly Changing the World Around Us

GDF-2026 Imran Batada: Artificial Intelligence Is Significantly Changing the World Around Us Thousands of experts from around the world gathered today at the Mechta venue for the 2nd Global Digital Forum, which is taking place in Moscow from October 8 to 10.

08.10.2026 23:37

Muhammad Hamza Saleem: Artificial Intelligence Can Improve People’s Well-Being Around the World

GDF-2026 Muhammad Hamza Saleem: Artificial Intelligence Can Improve People’s Well-Being Around the World Hundreds of foreign guests have arrived in Moscow for the 2nd Global Digital Forum, which is taking place at the Mechta venue in Gorky Park from October 8 to 10.

08.10.2026 23:30

No to Digital Neocolonialism: Experts and Governments Debate the Future of AI

GDF-2026 No to Digital Neocolonialism: Experts and Governments Debate the Future of AI The “AI Race: One Set of Rules or Many?” plenary session was held on October 8 as part of the 2nd Global Digital Forum. The crucial issue was discussed at the highest level.

08.10.2026 23:23

Alberto Guillo: Technological Sovereignty Is Essential to a Country’s Prosperity

GDF-2026 Alberto Guillo: Technological Sovereignty Is Essential to a Country’s Prosperity IT and artificial intelligence experts from 120 countries gathered at the Mechta venue in Gorky Park for the 2nd Global Digital Forum, which is taking place in Moscow from October 8 to 10.

08.10.2026 23:20

Alexey Aliasev: Russia Has Much to Offer the World and Is Successfully Building Its Digital Sovereignty

GDF-2026 Alexey Aliasev: Russia Has Much to Offer the World and Is Successfully Building Its Digital Sovereignty At the 2nd Global Digital Forum (GDF), which opened in Moscow on October 8, participants are showcasing Russia’s IT achievements and signing new international cooperation agreements.

08.10.2026 23:17

Experts Identify Key Challenges in the Digitalization of Education

GDF-2026 Experts Identify Key Challenges in the Digitalization of Education The round table “Digitalization and Education: Challenges and Opportunities of AI” was held in Moscow on October 8 as part of the 2nd Global Digital Forum. Experts assessed the benefits, drawbacks and key risks of using AI in schools.

08.10.2026 23:08

Mohamed Osama: International Cooperation Helps Narrow the Technology Gap

GDF-2026 Mohamed Osama: International Cooperation Helps Narrow the Technology Gap IT developers and experts from 120 countries have gathered at the 2nd Global Digital Forum.

08.10.2026 23:03

Real Digital Sovereignty: Africa and Russia Build a New Architecture of Trust

GDF-2026 Real Digital Sovereignty: Africa and Russia Build a New Architecture of Trust Successful digital development depends on several key factors, including the adoption of AI, the development of smart cities and the shift of government services online. As countries go digital, many face the same question: how can they use technology to drive sustainable development without giving up their independence?

08.10.2026 22:54

From 3D Models to Forecasts: How Digital Twins Help Develop Megacities

GDF-2026 From 3D Models to Forecasts: How Digital Twins Help Develop Megacities As part of the business program of the 2nd Global Digital Forum, taking place from October 8 to 10 at the Mechta venue in Moscow’s Gorky Park, a panel discussion titled “The City in 3D: How Digital Twins Are Transforming Urban Life” was held.

08.10.2026 22:42

Rana Bakouche: IT Is Our Future

GDF-2026 Rana Bakouche: IT Is Our Future The 2nd Global Digital Forum is taking place at the Mechta venue in Moscow from October 8 to 10, bringing together IT developers, experts and government officials from 120 countries.

08.10.2026 22:20

Roy Arjun: AI Will Be Used More Widely in Gaming and Government

GDF-2026 Roy Arjun: AI Will Be Used More Widely in Gaming and Government The 2nd Global Digital Forum (GDF), focused on the practical use of technology and international cooperation, is taking place at the Mechta venue in Moscow’s Gorky Park from October 8 to 10.

08.10.2026 22:14

Global Digital Forum Panel Explores How AI Is Changing Media

GDF-2026 Global Digital Forum Panel Explores How AI Is Changing Media The 2nd Global Digital Forum is taking place in Moscow. At the “AI in Media Production: Film, Advertising, Platforms” panel on October 8, experts from Russia, Indonesia, Turkey, Colombia and Argentina discussed what can be entrusted to algorithms and what should remain the responsibility of humans.

08.10.2026 22:07

AI as a Helper, Humans as Decision-Makers: Global Digital Forum Explores the Role of AI

GDF-2026 AI as a Helper, Humans as Decision-Makers: Global Digital Forum Explores the Role of AI Many people believe that artificial intelligence is now “in its prime,” taking over virtually every area of life. That impression may indeed arise for a casual observer watching the rapid pace of digitalization. Experts, however, see things differently.

08.10.2026 22:00

Digital Government Prospects: Russia’s Experience Could Benefit Southeast Asia

GDF-2026 Digital Government Prospects: Russia’s Experience Could Benefit Southeast Asia Digital transformation in government is possible only by combining several key factors: further development of existing services, stronger cybersecurity, research, sovereign technology programs and training qualified professionals.

08.10.2026 21:51

Russia and Africa: A Shared Strategy for IT Solutions

GDF-2026 Russia and Africa: A Shared Strategy for IT Solutions The 2nd Global Digital Forum on October 8 brought experts together for the workshop “Projects Across Economic Sectors: Current Challenges and Opportunities for Cooperation With African Countries.” Participants discussed practical steps toward digitalization, sharing experience between Russia and African countries, and developing joint e-government projects.

08.10.2026 21:41

Perko Matovic: Artificial Intelligence Must Be Developed Under Government Oversight

GDF-2026 Perko Matovic: Artificial Intelligence Must Be Developed Under Government Oversight The 2nd Global Digital Forum is taking place at the Mechta venue in Moscow’s Gorky Park, focusing on various aspects of IT development.

08.10.2026 21:39

Mahmoud El Demery: AI Can Be Used Across Industries

GDF-2026 Mahmoud El Demery: AI Can Be Used Across Industries The 2nd Global Digital Forum opened on October 8 at the Mechta venue in Moscow’s Gorky Park, bringing participants from around the world to Moscow.

08.10.2026 21:37

Waliu Oyeniran Oyekale: Nigeria Is Ready to Share Its Digital Transformation Experience

GDF-2026 Waliu Oyeniran Oyekale: Nigeria Is Ready to Share Its Digital Transformation Experience The Nigerian representative came to the 2nd Global Digital Forum to exchange experience in digital development and share his country’s achievements.

08.10.2026 21:33

Srinath Reddy Ganta: Russia and India Will Expand Cooperation in AI

GDF-2026 Srinath Reddy Ganta: Russia and India Will Expand Cooperation in AI Experts from 120 countries have gathered at the Mechta venue in Moscow’s Gorky Park for the 2nd Global Digital Forum, which runs from October 8 to 10.

08.10.2026 20:06

Mostafa El Demery: AI Has Become an Important Tool Across Industries

GDF-2026 Mostafa El Demery: AI Has Become an Important Tool Across Industries The 2nd Global Digital Forum is taking place at the Mechta venue in Moscow from October 8 to 10, focusing on the development of information technology and artificial intelligence and their impact on people’s lives.

08.10.2026 19:52

Jannatul Mawa Mim: Protecting Users From Digital Threats Requires Public Awareness

GDF-2026 Jannatul Mawa Mim: Protecting Users From Digital Threats Requires Public Awareness The 2nd Global Digital Forum, focused on digital sovereignty and international cooperation in this area, is taking place at the Mechta venue in Moscow’s Gorky Park from October 8 to 10.

08.10.2026 19:47

Russia to Hold Cybersecurity Exercises With ASEAN Countries

GDF-2026 Russia to Hold Cybersecurity Exercises With ASEAN Countries The 6th meeting of the Russia–ASEAN Dialogue on ICT Security was held on October 8 on the sidelines of the 2nd Global Digital Forum. The meeting brought together industry experts and government officials from Russia, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Vietnam and Laos.

08.10.2026 19:19

Areg Agasaryan: Digital Sovereignty Is Directly Linked to Protecting National Interests

GDF-2026 Areg Agasaryan: Digital Sovereignty Is Directly Linked to Protecting National Interests At the 2nd Global Digital Forum, taking place from October 8 to 10 at the Mechta venue in Moscow’s Gorky Park, participants are discussing digital sovereignty, the development of homegrown technologies and international cooperation.

08.10.2026 18:40

Mazuze Orlando: Digital Technologies Require a Security-First Approach

GDF-2026 Mazuze Orlando: Digital Technologies Require a Security-First Approach Representatives from dozens of countries have gathered in Moscow for the 2nd Global Digital Forum (GDF), which has once again become a voice for the Global South.

08.10.2026 18:26

Lot Mueshininga Junior Muteka: Cooperation with Russia Will Help Develop Digital Education in Namibia

GDF-2026 Lot Mueshininga Junior Muteka: Cooperation with Russia Will Help Develop Digital Education in Namibia Participants at the 2nd Global Digital Forum in Moscow are discussing how cooperation in the digital sector can go beyond individual projects and help address issues of global importance.

08.10.2026 17:58

Fillepus Kambonde: Namibia Plans to Expand Distance Learning with Russia

GDF-2026 Fillepus Kambonde: Namibia Plans to Expand Distance Learning with Russia The 2nd Global Digital Forum is taking place at the Mechta venue in Moscow’s Gorky Park from October 8 to 10, bringing together more than 1,000 participants from around the world.

08.10.2026 17:29

Ahmed Salem Saleh Al-Wahishi: Russia and Yemen Aim to Expand Cooperation in Digital Education

GDF-2026 Ahmed Salem Saleh Al-Wahishi: Russia and Yemen Aim to Expand Cooperation in Digital Education Representatives of more than 100 countries have gathered at the Mechta venue in Gorky Park for the 2nd Global Digital Forum, which runs from October 8 to 10.

08.10.2026 17:22

Hatif Abdulameer Habeeb Mahdi: Russian Digital Solutions Could Benefit Iraq

GDF-2026 Hatif Abdulameer Habeeb Mahdi: Russian Digital Solutions Could Benefit Iraq The assistant to governor of Iraq’s Najaf Province praised Russian technologies in medicine, urban infrastructure and artificial intelligence.

08.10.2026 17:20

Hasan Kadhim Jabbar Abedi: Iraq Wants to Adopt Russian Security Technologies

GDF-2026 Hasan Kadhim Jabbar Abedi: Iraq Wants to Adopt Russian Security Technologies Hundreds of foreign guests have arrived to Russia for the 2nd Global Digital Forum (GDF), which is taking place at the Mechta venue in Moscow’s Gorky Park.

08.10.2026 17:00