Overview
- The directive tasks the government and the presidential administration with developing a proposal for a body to oversee all AI-related activity.
- Speaking at the Moscow conference 'Journey into the World of Artificial Intelligence,' Putin said Russia needs a real headquarters to lead the sector.
- He said the goal is to ensure AI work proceeds confidently and proactively across the country.
- No structure, legal form, leadership, budget, or timeline has been announced, with planning now assigned to officials.
- RIA Novosti reported the statements and the instruction on November 19.