Transformation starts with motivation
Artificial intelligence is an end-to-end technology that provides multiple productivity increases in almost every field, improving the quality of management and the quality of life of the population. However, due to the inertia of thought, the transition to new working principles does not happen overnight. Any transformation begins with the desire to solve problems faster and at a qualitatively new level. In the case of regions – from the desire of their leaders to make people’s lives better. Therefore, it is important to interest the heads of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation with best practices and show them effective technologies that are already working and the specific improvements they bring.
This is exactly what is happening in the design sessions Sber experts conduct with authorities across the country. Participants are divided into project teams and use design thinking tools to generate practical ideas for the use of artificial intelligence in various fields and industries. To date, several dozen such sessions have already been held; They were attended by over a thousand key officials, including governors, and more than 650 ideas were considered. It is important that the session does not end, but only begins. The next stage is a roadmap and consistent implementation of AI.
According to Alexander Vedyakhin, first deputy chairman of the board of Sberbank, the transition to a modern model of public administration using machine learning and big data is impossible without artificial intelligence transformation of the regions.
“The capabilities of artificial intelligence are very wide – from rapid detection of illegal dumping sites to personal assistants of civil servants in the correct preparation of documents. Design sessions allow you to quickly dive into the topic of AI and make a quick assessment of its applicability in solving specific problems in regions. “Artificial intelligence technologies are changing the world right now, and those who start using them sooner will become more efficient and win the competition,” he is confident.
Why do regions need this?
First of all, there are great hopes for artificial intelligence in the field of processing incoming requests and working with documents: large language models such as the GigaChat service can significantly improve the quality and increase the speed of providing important information to citizens and businesses. to them.
Second, AI is capable of solving complex problems related to remote monitoring of large areas using satellite imagery, photography and video recordings from drones and security cameras. For example, monitor deforestation, pollution of water bodies, development and proper functioning of environmental zones, detect illegal and spontaneous dumping sites, identify unregistered objects and introduce them into tax circulation, and much more.
Third, artificial intelligence can help effectively manage the road transport network, detect traffic violations, plan the load of roads and parking lots, manage the traffic light network and estimate the amount of public transport required on routes.
Artificial intelligence is actively entering agriculture. Agricultural field monitoring and evaluation systems help analyze and predict yields, detect plant diseases, weeds and other problems using photo and video images from drones.
Particular attention worldwide is focused on the application of artificial intelligence in medicine, which is very actively developing.
In particular, the AI-based “Brain CT” solution automatically determines the presence of signs of stroke on non-contrast CT examination, highlights areas of pathology with a colored outline, and also calculates the total volume of brain damage.
Another example is SberMedII’s “TOP-3” smart medical assistant system, which helps doctors make a preliminary diagnosis based on the patient’s medical history and medical records. Voice filling of medical protocols is actively developing: Speech recognition technology helps translate the doctor’s spoken speech into text and fills medical protocols with voice. Deputy Minister of Health of the Russian Federation Pavel Pugachev previously reportedHe said that artificial intelligence solutions in medicine are implemented by 70 regions of Russia.
As Alexander Vedyakhin said, at Sberbank a large team of specialists from different departments is working on the AI transformation of the regions; Presidents of regional banks and head office managers in the regions play an active role.
“The collective work of our experts within the framework of a design session, literally in one day, helps not only to discuss relevant cases in the field of artificial intelligence, but also to identify ideas and projects suitable for a particular region. This format has proven to be an effective tool for working with local authorities. As a result of the design sessions, we signed more than a dozen agreements on the application of artificial intelligence tools, and the regions began to implement innovative projects in various sectors,” said Sber’s top manager.
For example, in the Moscow region there are already successfully implemented 10 products using artificial intelligence: robot Svetlana, robot Dobrodel, “electronic coupon” for the removal of construction waste, control of technical inspection, environmental monitoring, taxi control, control of buses before departure, control of railway safety, control of the presence ice and snow in apartment houses, forest fire control.
in the Chelyabinsk region Long time ago Artificial intelligence is used in the fields of health, security, public transport, housing and communal services and urban services. It is planned to launch a digital platform for remote monitoring of patients with chronic non-communicable diseases. To do this, use the online medical service SberHealth.
AI transformation is actively gaining momentum on Sakhalin. Thus, a number of technologies began to be used in healthcare, including the Voice2Med program. Computer vision solutions are used to ensure security in the island region. In addition, a pilot project was launched to detect unauthorized garbage storage areas with drones.
Approaching world best practices
With expert predictionsThe development of artificial intelligence, especially large multi-modal models (ChatGPT, Gigachat, Kandinsky and others), could drive 7% of cumulative global GDP growth by 2030, or almost $7 trillion. It is important not to lag behind this trend, the task facing Russia now is to implement large-scale artificial intelligence in the sector for further economic growth and ensure the country’s technological sovereignty.
According to Vladimir Averbakh, member of the coordinating council of the Artificial Intelligence Alliance, if you correctly implement artificial intelligence in processes, you can significantly save time and money, and most importantly, improve the quality of life.
“Smart diagnosis and patient monitoring systems save lives. Personal assistants help people adapt to a rapidly changing world. Industrial quality control based on computer vision prevents defective products from reaching the market. In agricultural regions, artificial intelligence predicts yields and detects plant diseases. It predicts flows in tourism and helps equip popular routes with the necessary infrastructure. In cities – it helps manage traffic and detect problems on the roads, improves safety on the streets and in social institutions. “This list goes on and on,” says the expert.
It is important not only to support individual projects, but also to comprehensively develop the entire AI solutions market. For example, with the help of Sber, an affiliate program for resellers and integrators, including regional ones, has already been launched: the bank provides AI developers who have previously checked the sales channel for competence and reliability.
Regions and companies using artificial intelligence technologies will become more efficient and will be able to increase the speed and quality of their work.