Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Digital Transformation of Business in Russia

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the artificial intelligence impact on the processes of digital business transformation in Russia. Key government initiatives, the economic effects of the introduction of artificial intelligence into different economic spheres, industry specifics, regional disparities, as well as challenges and country development prospects are considered. The purpose of the present work is to assess the influence degree of artificial intelligence on the digital transformation of business in Russia, to determine the possibility and prospects for introducing artificial intelligence into improve business processes and increase the competitiveness of Russian companies. The study was carried out using an analysis of the structure and dynamics of the artificial intelligence impact on business development in Russia. Analytical tables and diagrams illustrating the dynamics and scale of changes are provided. Special attention is paid to the role of artificial intelligence as a driver of innovation and increasing the competitiveness of Russian companies in the global digital economy. Artificial intelligence has been introduced into the main processes in 75% of large Russian companies, and among small and medium-sized businesses this figure has reached 50%. The leaders in the artificial intelligence introduction are companies in the financial sector (85%), logistics and retail (70%) and industry (60%). That means that artificial intelligence is no longer an experimental technology and it is becoming an integral part of business processes.

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