MOSCOW, March 13. /TASS/. A third of Russian companies already use artificial intelligence technologies in their work, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko said.

"A third of Russian companies are already using artificial intelligence for professional purposes. And, according to the president’s opinion, which he expressed at the AI Journey [conference], AI technologies are very important, because they open up the opportunities of enhancing efficiency in all fields," Chernyshenko said.

He added that the economic effect from the introduction of artificial intelligence technologies is currently estimated at more than 1 trillion rubles ($10.9 bln). "Already, the economic effect from the introduction of artificial intelligence technologies is estimated at more than 1 trillion rubles," Chernyshenko said.

Chernyshenko also noted that by 2030, artificial intelligence will be actively used in all Russian regions, in particular in territorial planning, in medicine, and in the provision of social services.

The Deputy Prime Minister noted that Russia is relying on AI as the main driver of technological independence in the next few years. In the field of AI, work is being carried out in two directions - the implementation of specialized assignments in this area and the activities of the national strategy for the development of AI until 2030.