The AI Journey 2025 exhibition continues in the capital of Russia. This event is considered one of the most significant in the country dedicated to innovations and achievements in the field of artificial intelligence. We have prepared a report on how the second day of the forum went and are sharing the most exciting announcements. Previous Events The Rambler Technologies team has already attended AI Journey 2025 and previously published a review of the first day. As part of the event held on November 19, SberDevices developments were presented, including the latest Sber 7000 TV series. Particular attention was drawn to a new generation ATM integrated with a voice assistant based on GigaChat and a well-being assessment function. An updated version of the GigaDoc medical assistant was also demonstrated. The day concluded with a speech by German Gref, President and Chairman of Sber. Among the official guests present was the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, who was shown Sber’s development—a humanoid robot. Details about the first day of AIJ 2025 can be found at the provided link. Below, we will outline the main points and key announcements made on the second day. This day was focused on the business component, so the focus shifted to presentations by leading AI specialists. Summary of AIJ 2025 First Day: Innovations in ATMs, TVs, and the Improved GigaDoc Medical Assistant. Specialist Discussions The second day of the forum was opened by Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Government Alexander Novak and Igor Vedyakhin, First Deputy Chairman of the Board of Sber. The guest of honor was Kai-Fu Lee from Sinovation Ventures. Following the welcoming speeches, the II BRICS+ International AI Business Forum started within the framework of AI Journey 2025. The main theme of the session was the development of artificial intelligence in the BRICS member states. Experts included Momeni Aznadarayani Amirhossein (Center for Development and Progress under the President of Iran), Redouane El Khalouy (Moroccan Federation of High-Tech Companies), Liu Yanjing (Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Research Institute), as well as a number of other recognized specialists in the field of technology and AI. During the discussions, experts examined the practical aspects of international cooperation, touching upon issues of ecology, life expectancy extension, and the concept of free will in the context of AI application. Social transformations caused by the development of AI were addressed, including the role of recommendation systems and neurointerfaces, as well as possible paths for societal evolution with the wide implementation of artificial intelligence technologies. The question of the need to find a reasonable compromise between joint work and the protection of digital sovereignty was raised. In the final part, speakers shared their views on preparing society for the widespread implementation of AI while preserving human identity and the ability to make independent decisions. AI Prospects and Technology Announcements Next, Qiufan Chen, author of science fiction works and co-author of the book “AI 2041: Ten Visions for Our Future,” took the floor. He recommended paying attention to science fiction: it serves as a tool for predicting potential development scenarios and helps shape ideas about the future. Kirill Dmitriev from the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) highlighted the difficulties accompanying AI integration, such as job displacement due to automation or the need to adapt the existing legal framework. He also analyzed the potential of AI for various economic sectors, from agriculture to medicine and transport. Denis Novikov, CEO of JSC Apatit, presented a detailed report on the implementation of artificial intelligence in the operations of PhosAgro. Andrey Belevtsev, who heads Sber’s technology development block, demonstrated the company’s latest achievements in AI and neural networks. The operation of Sber’s voice assistant was shown, and development vectors for related technologies, including the development of the anthropomorphic robot Grin controlled by AI, were discussed. New versions of GigaChat were presented: GigaChat Ultra and GigaChat Lightning. Furthermore, models for creating visual content, such as Kandinsky 5 for generating images and video, were announced at the event. Grigory Forostovsky from Navio shared his vision for the prospects of autonomous transport systems development. He noted that despite significant investments and efforts, commercially successful autonomous transport solutions are currently unavailable, and he outlined the main obstacles. Mr. Forostovsky also noted that companies like Wayve and Baidu are already integrating generative artificial intelligence, which, in his opinion, will take autonomous driving to a new level. Radka Dirks from XLabs emphasized that AI is already acting as a powerful agent of change for life and business. The speaker provided examples of successful technology use in various fields but pointed out the difficulties many organizations face when integrating artificial intelligence into their operational processes. Jasim Al-Balushi from ANKAA Space and Technologies spoke about BrainBox—an advanced intelligent platform developed in Oman. Representatives from the Moscow Metro, together with the Speech Technology Center, gave another illustrative presentation. They described in detail the process of training AI to recognize passenger speech. An intelligent chatbot designed for the city of Moscow was created based on generative AI. Conclusion of the Business Part The expert presentations and discussions on technological challenges in the field of AI were somewhat balanced by the screening of the short film “ClassicAI.” This work is part of the “Russia, I Love You” film almanac, which includes eight short films shot in different regions of the country. Both established masters of Russian cinema and debut directors participated in the creation of the almanac. After a short break, the AI Alliance session took place. Participants focused on finding optimal ways to maximize the potential of artificial intelligence. Speakers examined ways to eliminate barriers hindering the implementation of AI in the business environment.
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