International Competition in Technological Advancements
In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI), three renowned Russian specialists - Ilya Sutskever, Andrei Karpathy, and Artem Babenko - are making a name for themselves in the international AI field.
By 2030, all data centers worldwide are projected to consume 945 TWh of electricity, equivalent to the current consumption of Japan. This underscores the growing importance of AI and the need for sustainable solutions.
A special working group, chaired by Igor Shuvalov, has been established to implement presidential instructions, with all organizations responsible for achieving national goals. The Skolkovo Institute, part of the VEB.RF group, serves as a centre of expertise in AI, focusing on both research and practical applications.
From coordinating interaction with business, science, and regions where "cold cluster" projects for data centers with artificial intelligence can be realized, this working group is considered the most effective platform. Alexander Pavlov, the Chief Development Partner for Artificial Intelligence at VEB.RF, plays a crucial role in this endeavour.
Pope Francis XIV identified AI as a key challenge facing humanity in his first public address, and the new U.S. administration has issued a decree focused on global dominance in the field of AI. The AI market volume in 2024 was $613 billion and is expected to grow to $4.048 trillion by 2034.
In the U.S., the AI market volume reached $146 billion, with 82% of investments coming from government programs. However, only 11% of leading AI researchers currently work in Russia. There are signs that this may change, with Russian graduates likely to lead top global R&D centers working in various AI fields.
AI solution system development is currently moving in three main directions: infrastructure development, development of neural networks, and development of AI and superintelligence science. Incident management, autonomous transport, agriculture, healthcare, and disaster prevention still require AI-based solutions, although they are less dependent.
The global AI market is rapidly expanding, projected to exceed $780 billion by 2027 with an annual growth of 40-55%. This growth is driven by heavy investments, especially from U.S. and Chinese firms, which dominate corporate AI R&D spending. Major US tech corporations like Microsoft, Google, and Nvidia continue to lead innovation, with generative AI platforms like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini gaining massive user bases and investment.
Regarding Russia's role, it is notably less prominent in the global AI market compared to the US and China, which together command the largest share of investment and innovation. AI’s influence on green energy and sustainability is an emerging area but not yet dominant in market analyses.
Key global AI market players include the United States, China, the Middle East, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and international organizations such as the OECD, EU, UN, and African Union. The global AI ecosystem is also shaped by governance debates and infrastructure challenges, especially for expanding companies across regions.
In summary, AI in 2025 is at an inflection point with scalable adoption reshaping industries worldwide. The US and China dominate innovation and investment, Russia’s role remains limited, and AI’s application towards green energy is growing but still emerging. The global AI race is a complex and dynamic landscape, requiring strategic focus and investment to maintain competitiveness.
Artificial intelligence (AI) and technology are at the forefront of sustainable solutions, as the projected electricity consumption of all data centers worldwide by 2030 is 945 TWh, equivalent to Japan's current consumption. The Skolkovo Institute, a centre of expertise in AI, is focusing on research and practical applications in Russia to potentially increase the number of leading AI researchers in the country.
