Rostelecom, a leading telecommunications company in Russia, has partnered with Novosibirsk State University (NSU) to develop artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The collaboration aims to improve the living standards of the population in the Novosibirsk region by implementing AI solutions in various sectors including healthcare, education, and the urban environment. The agreement was signed by Nikolai Zenin, Vice President, Director of the Novosibirsk branch of Rostelecom, and Mikhail Fedoruk, Rector of NSU and an Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
For more than half a century, scientists at Novosibirsk State University have been studying various aspects of artificial intelligence, ranging from symbolic AI to machine learning and neural networks. The university’s Center for Artificial Intelligence, established last year, is instrumental in sharing expertise with partners and collaborating on solving pressing problems across different fields. The addition of Rostelecom to this initiative further strengthens the university’s commitment to advancing AI technologies.
Under the partnership, Rostelecom and NSU will work together on developing and implementing IT technologies that benefit the socio-economic landscape of the Novosibirsk region. The main focus areas will include enhancing digital healthcare, revolutionizing education, improving the urban environment, and implementing joint projects at the University’s Artificial Intelligence Center. Importantly, the agreement also emphasizes the training of qualified personnel for Rostelecom, ensuring a skilled workforce to drive AI development.
To highlight the significance of this collaboration, both parties participated in a plenary session titled Artificial Intelligence for the Development of the Urban Environment. Alongside other experts, they engaged in discussions on cutting-edge topics such as the integration of scientific and educational institutes with government agencies and businesses, ethical and legal challenges associated with AI usage, and the effectiveness of technological advancements in urban environments.
This strategic partnership between Rostelecom and Novosibirsk State University marks a milestone in the advancement of AI technologies in the Novosibirsk region. By harnessing the collective expertise and resources of both entities, this collaboration has the potential to drive significant innovation and transform key sectors to enhance the living standards of the local population.
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