Ministry of Digital Development proposes equal access to domestic and foreign AI apps for Russian users

The Russian Ministry of Digital Development (Mincifry) has put forward a proposal to provide users in Russia with equal access to both domestic and foreign AI applications. This was reported by Interfax. The proposal is part of ongoing efforts to regulate the AI landscape in Russia, potentially affecting how AI services are offered and accessed. Details of the proposal, such as specific mechanisms or timelines, were not disclosed in the brief news item.