Sber, Government of Irkutsk Region, INRTU joining hands to drive AI in the region
Sber, the Government of Irkutsk Region, and Irkutsk National Research Technical University (INRTU) in the person of First Deputy Chairman of the Sberbank Executive Board Alexander Vedyakhin, Governor of Irkutsk Region Igor Kobzev, and INRTU Rector Mikhail Korniakov signed a trilateral memorandum of cooperation during Alexander Vedyakhin’s working visit to the region.
The memorandum says that the parties will join efforts to create the Baikal Center for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technology Studies to facilitate education in this domain.
Alexander Vedyakhin, first deputy chairman of the Executive Board, Sberbank:
The center that we agreed to open today should significantly expand the use of artificial intelligence technology in Irkutsk Region, improving the quality of services for locals. Its research will focus on climate change, security, energy and humanitarian technology. This year, the center will work on preserving Lake Baikal, creating a service for handling queries from local inhabitants, and a subsidies solution for agricultural producers. Yet another vital line of work is forecasting forest fires, floods and other natural disasters.
Igor Kobzev, governor, Irkutsk Region:
In his recent State of the Nation Address, Russian President Vladimir Putin paid special attention to AI use and announced a new nationwide project, Data Economy, which will address the formation of digital platforms in all key sectors of the economy and social life. We have designed a strategy for the digital transformation of the economy, social sector and public administration of Irkutsk Region, which also covers artificial intelligence technology. I am certain that in our partnership we will find effective mechanisms to implement new AI-powered practices in Irkutsk Region.
Mikhail Korniakov, rector, Irkutsk National Research Technical University:
This agreement expands our strategic cooperation in education, research and project work. Our joint efforts will position us to combine knowledge, experience and intellectual resources to create new technology and digital services, which should benefit the region’s economy and improve the quality of people’s life.
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