Artificial intelligence will rule the world: Putin

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Russian President Vladimir Putin says that whoever reaches a breakthrough in developing artificial intelligence will dominate the world.

Putin while speaking at a meeting with students on Friday, said the development of AI raises “colossal opportunities and threats that are difficult to predict now.”

"Artificial intelligence (AI) is the future not only of Russia but of all of mankind," said Putin. "There are huge opportunities, but also threats that are difficult to foresee today."

Vladimir Putin, right, attends a meeting with students in Yaroslavl. /AP Photo

"Whoever becomes the leader in this sphere will become the ruler of the world," he says.

Putin warns that “it would be strongly undesirable if someone wins a monopolist position” and promised that Russia would be ready to share its knowledge on artificial intelligence with other nations.

"We will share our technology with the rest of the world, like we are doing now with atomic and nuclear technology," says Putin.

The Russian leader predicted that in future wars will be fought by drones, and “when one party’s drones are destroyed by drones of another, it will have no other choice but to surrender.”

Putin, bottom center, sits with students. /AP Photo

According to Russian state media, the country has been developing anti-drone systems, cruise missiles as well as various high-tech smart robots, which have the ability to analyze radars and make decisions on the altitude, speed and direction of drones' flight.

Source(s): AP