Russia is set to implement new regulations governing artificial intelligence, with a focus on controlling foreign AI tools within its borders. According to proposals from Russia’s Ministry for Digital Development, foreign AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini could face bans or restrictions if they do not comply with the new rules. The aim of these regulations is to safeguard Russian citizens from potential manipulation and discriminatory algorithms, as stated by the Ministry. These rules are part of Russia’s broader initiative to establish a sovereign internet, emphasizing the preservation of traditional Russian values.
The move is expected to support the development of domestic AI tools, particularly those being worked on by Russian entities like state lender Sberbank and technology group Yandex. The regulations are likely to come into effect next year, pending further review and government approval. Notably, the rules stipulate that cross-border AI technologies may be prohibited or restricted as per Russian legislation, with a specific focus on the transfer of Russian user data abroad.
While models like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, developed by U.S. companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Alphabet’s Google, could be affected by these regulations, other open AI tools such as China’s Qwen or DeepSeek may find adaptation pathways that comply with the new rules.
Source: Tech-Economic Times