Russia is easing its ban on foreign neural networks, allowing continued use until 2032 for certain applications. Meanwhile, Russian officials warn of NATO and EU military preparations resembling WWII plans, with a potential clash with Russia anticipated around 2030.
Russian scientists have created an AI algorithm that predicts extreme weather events in the Arctic with five times higher resolution than global climate models. The AI, trained on ERA5 data, can forecast wind fields and wave heights in the Barents Sea with remarkable speed and accuracy, aiding maritime safety and wind power applications.
Belarus's Display Design Bureau showcased its Adunok-2M shipborne drone defense module at the Fleet 2026 International Maritime Defense Show in Kronstadt, Russia. The system, featuring a heavy machine gun and AI capabilities, has been in use for 12 years and is being offered to Middle Eastern, Southeast Asian, and African countries.
Russian soldiers are testing a new acoustic drone detection system developed by the Center for Unmanned Systems and Technologies (CUST). The system uses AI to identify UAV types and can be integrated with other detection systems.
The DeepSeek neural network has stopped working for users in Russia without a VPN. Roskomnadzor stated that it has not imposed any restrictions on the service, and the issues are not related to their actions.
Russian director and AI expert Anatoly Gaiko stated that neural networks are incapable of independent creation, only processing human innovations. He emphasized that humans should always have the final say, as technology cannot match human thought processes or creativity.
The Arkodim company specified that the neural network analysis and tracking algorithms calculate ballistics and ensure reliable target tracking even during brief loss of visual contact
Google celebrates the 20th anniversary of Google Translate, marking its evolution from a niche research project in 2006 to a globally used AI tool serving over 1 billion users across nearly 250 languages. CEO Sundar Pichai reflected on the platform's journey from supporting just a handful of languages to its current scale, emphasizing that the core mission of helping people understand one another across borders remains unchanged.
