Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed to increase funding for projects and research in the field of machine learning technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) systems based on neural networks. With this statement, the head of state during the visit β an educational organization established by Sberbank for training specialists in the field of information technology.
βThis is indeed one of the key areas of technological development that determine and will continue to determine the future of the whole world. Artificial intelligence mechanisms provide real-time, fast, optimal decision making based on the analysis of gigantic amounts of information, the so-called "big data", which gives enormous advantages in quality and efficiency. I will add that such developments have no analogues in history in terms of their impact on the economy and labor productivity, on the effectiveness of management, education, healthcare and people's daily lives,β the Russian leader said, emphasizing that in addition to funding, the implementation of such projects requires and development of legal issues, accelerate the creation of advanced scientific infrastructure and build human resources.
According to Vladimir Putin, the struggle for technological superiority, primarily in the field of artificial intelligence, has already become a field of global competition. βThe speed of creating new products and solutions is growing exponentially, exponentially. I have already said and I want to repeat once again: if someone can ensure a monopoly in the field of artificial intelligence - well, the consequences are clear to all of us - he will become the ruler of the world, βsummed up the President of the Russian Federation, earlier their ideas for launching a national AI program in the country.
The fact that artificial intelligence is a bright trend in the IT market, analyst research. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), in 2018, spending on AI systems globally was approximately $24,9 billion. This year, as expected, the industry will grow by almost one and a half times - by 44%. As a result, the volume of the global market will reach $35,8 billion. In the period up to 2022, the CAGR (compound annual growth rate) is projected at 38%. Thus, in 2022, the volume of the industry will reach $79,2 billion, that is, it will more than double compared to the current year.
If we consider the market for artificial intelligence systems by sector, then the largest segment this year, according to IDC forecasts, will be retail - $ 5,9 billion. The banking sector is in second place with $ 5,6 billion. AI will spend $13,5 billion this year. Costs in the field of hardware solutions, primarily servers, will amount to $12,7 billion. In addition, companies around the world will continue to invest in related services. Over the next ten years, the most dynamic growth of the mentioned market is expected in North America, since this region is the center for the development of innovative technologies, production processes, infrastructure, disposable income, etc. As for Russia, in our country, transport and financial sector, industry and telecommunications. In the longer term, almost all sectors will be affected, including public administration and the system of international exchange of goods and services.
Source: 3dnews.ru