TECH NEWS – Russian President Vladimir Putin encountered a peculiar and unexpected situation at his latest press conference: he was questioned by his AI-generated digital clone. The digital counterpart, speaking in the voice of a student from St. Petersburg, started with a direct question: does Putin have any body doubles, to which the president responded humorously.

Putin, who initially seemed surprised by the unexpected digital guest, gave a response that was humorous yet thought-provoking. He stated that although the clone looks and sounds like him, there is only one person who is truly himself. This response not only dismissed the theories about using body doubles but also highlighted the increasing significance of AI and modern technology.

However, the digital clone went further, raising questions about the future of artificial intelligence. In this case, Putin’s response was equally insightful: he acknowledged the inevitability of AI’s development and emphasized that Russia must play a leading role in this field. “No one knows where this path will lead. This is today’s reality,” he said, indicating that despite the inevitable spread of AI, it’s unclear where it will ultimately lead.

This press conference was significant not only technologically but also politically. Putin declared during the event that he would not back down regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has already claimed numerous lives. According to the president, there will be no peace until Russia achieves its goals. The press conference also focused on technological independence, acknowledging that Russia’s tech industry has been shaken by the military operations in Ukraine and Western sanctions.

According to Business Insider, the event also brought up that Yandex, one of Russia’s largest tech companies, plans to sell off all its Russian assets in an effort to exit the country. This information reflects the reorganization of the country’s tech industry.

The event was also notable for highlighting the increasingly significant role of artificial intelligence and digital technologies in modern politics and diplomacy.

Source: Business Insider