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February 27, 2026
Biotech key to Russia’s industrial sovereignty
AI-powered biotechnologies are key for Russia’s sovereignty, President Vladimir Putin said at the Future Technologies Forum in Moscow
TL;DR
- President Vladimir Putin stated that AI-powered biotechnology is strategically important for Russia's industrial sovereignty.
- He advocated for equitable access to future technologies, preventing them from becoming exclusive privileges.
- AI has significantly expedited drug development, as exemplified by the rapid creation of a drug for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
- This AI-driven approach drastically cuts down the time and cost of research compared to conventional methods.
- Russian scientists are considered to be at the forefront globally in AI development and application.
- There is currently no single AI model specifically designed for biotechnological research needs, though AI-assisted drug development centers are emerging.
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