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Russia's MinTsifry Splits AI and Big Data Department into Two Separate Units

The Russian Ministry of Digital Development has reorganized its combined department responsible for AI development and big data into two distinct structures. One new unit will focus on the implementation of AI services and digital platforms, while the other will handle technologies for working with data. Soslan Gabuev has been appointed acting head of the Department of AI Services and Digital Platforms. Sergey Sergienko will continue leading the Department of Data Technologies, retaining oversight of SMEV, the National Data Management System, and data showcases. Both departments remain under the supervision of Deputy Minister Grigory Borisenko. The restructuring was discussed earlier in the summer with the goal of accelerating the deployment of ready-made AI solutions in the public sector. No new mandatory requirements for businesses have been introduced as a result of these changes.

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The Russian Ministry of Digital Development (MinTsifry) has divided its former Department for the Development of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data into two separate structures.

The newly created Department of AI Services and Digital Platforms Implementation will handle the rollout of artificial intelligence services and digital platforms across government systems. It will be headed on an acting basis by Soslan Gabuev, who previously served as deputy director of the combined department.

The second structure, the Department of Data Technologies Development, will remain under the leadership of Sergey Sergienko. It will continue to manage the System of Interdepartmental Electronic Interaction (SMEV), the National Data Management System, and various data showcases.

Both new departments will still be supervised by Deputy Minister Grigory Borisenko. The reorganization was already under discussion during the summer, when officials indicated that a dedicated AI unit should focus on deploying ready-made artificial intelligence solutions in the public sector.

The changes currently affect only internal structure and distribution of responsibilities. No new mandatory regulatory requirements for businesses have been announced in connection with the split. Industry observers are now watching whether the dedicated AI department will speed up the transition from policy discussions to operational government AI services.

Soslan GabuevSergey SergienkoGrigory BorisenkoSMEV
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