What is “Regulatory Path” for Russia?

Andrey Neznamov; Elvira Chache; Daria Churilova

doi:10.17323/2713-2749.2025.3.4.22

Andrey Neznamov Sberbank of Russia
Elvira Chache Sberbank of Russia
Daria Churilova Sberbank of Russia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17323/2713-2749.2025.3.4.22

Keywords: artificial intelligence, state regulation, Russia, trends, regulatory framework, hybrid approach

Abstract

The article discusses how exactly artificial intelligence technologies are regulated in Russia with analysis of key regulatory trends observed internationally, including stepping up of international cooperation, prevalence of flexible, adaptive regulatory options over one-size-fits-all approach, as well as regulatory focus on generative artificial intelligence and ethical issues. A special emphasis is made on exploration of the Russian regulatory model for artificial intelligence. Rather than following in the wake of the European Union with its universal, comprehensive Artificial Intelligence Act, Russia has opted for a horizontal regulatory approach covering different economic and social sectors. The article present discusses a set of regulations governing the relationships associated with artificial intelligence including strategic documents, legal acts on regulatory sandboxes, regulation of medical AI applications, data access mechanisms, etc. It is argued that Russia follows the path of building a comprehensive regulatory system for AI based on a hybrid approach combining statutory, ethical and technical regulation for a balance between supporting innovation and protecting public interests.

Author Biographies

Andrey Neznamov, Sberbank of Russia

PhD, Managing Director, Sberbank of Russia, 19 Vavilova Str., Moscow 117312, Russia. E-mail: Neznamov.A.V@sberbank.ru

Elvira Chache, Sberbank of Russia

Executive Director, Sberbank of Russia, 19 Vavilova Str., Moscow 117312, Russia. E-mail: EGChache@sberbank.ru

Daria Churilova, Sberbank of Russia

Section Head, Sberbank of Russia, 19 Vavilova Str., Moscow 117312, Russia. E-mail: DYChurilova@sberbank.ru

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