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Russia’s AI Gambit: A Revolution in Global Power
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Russia’s AI Gambit: A Revolution in Global Power

Uncover Russia's AI revolution: From bold ambitions to global alliances, explore how AI is reshaping power, innovation, and geopolitics in a world driven by technological supremacy.

Step into the shadows of modern geopolitics with this gripping podcast that dissects Russia’s high-stakes push for artificial intelligence dominance. In a world where technology and power are inseparable, Russia isn’t just playing catch-up—it’s rewriting the rules.

The episode unravels the drama behind Vladimir Putin’s declaration at the AI Journey Conference, where he labeled AI as “a revolution” akin to the Industrial Age, capable of reshaping the global balance of power. But it’s not just rhetoric. From Moscow’s AI-powered surveillance systems that promise security at the cost of privacy, to sprawling health initiatives, Russia is using AI to project strength at home and abroad. The podcast takes listeners deep into the country’s attempts to embed its worldview into the DNA of tomorrow’s most transformative technology.

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With razor-sharp analysis, the hosts explore how Russia is leveraging AI to create a new axis of influence. At the center of this effort is the International AI Alliance—a coalition of nations, including China, India, Brazil, and several new BRICS countries designed to challenge the West’s technological hegemony. The alliance’s agenda is ambitious: establish ethical frameworks, control AI risks, and ensure that global AI standards reflect their collective vision.

But this isn’t a story of smooth ascension. The podcast exposes the underbelly of Russia’s AI race—economic sanctions, brain drain, and the precarious tightrope between innovation and authoritarianism. It raises unsettling questions: How far will Russia go to dominate AI? And what does this mean for the rest of the world?

Blending investigative rigor with a narrative flair, this episode challenges listeners to look beyond the headlines and into the murky waters of global AI politics. It’s not just about machines—it’s about who controls the future.

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