MINSK, 13 October (BelTA) – During the 4th International Forum of IT‑Akademgrad Artificial Intelligence in Belarus, First Deputy Chairman of the Belarusian State Committee for Science and Technology Denis Korzhitsky outlined the areas where Belarusian AI technologies are already being applied, BelTA has learned.
“Artificial intelligence is changing the world, opening up unprecedented opportunities and creating new challenges. Our task is to understand these changes, determine their impact, and find ways to introduce technologies effectively and responsibly,” Denis Korzhitsky said.
Today, Belarus can rightfully be proud of its achievements in artificial intelligence, Denis Korzhitsky emphasized. The country has competencies both in developing algorithms for AI technologies and their application to solve practical problems. “Specialized research institutes have been preserved in our country, including the United Institute of Informatics Problems of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus. We have gained experience in introducing intelligent systems in such areas as healthcare, logistics, marketing, finance, and education. All this has been made possible thanks to the joint efforts of the state, the scientific community, and business. As examples, I would like to highlight the introduction of AI solutions for early disease diagnosis, automated distance‑learning platforms with adaptive content, as well as big data analysis systems that optimize the operations of urban services and enterprises,” he noted.
“Conducting research in artificial intelligence to find effective solutions and apply them in various areas of life and sectors of the economy is one of the main tasks of domestic science. However, the results achieved so far are only the first step toward building a high‑tech future,” Denis Korzhitsky stressed.
The development of AI is of particular importance for Belarus. This includes integrating AI into public services in order to create a smart digital state, building a national infrastructure for data storage and processing, which meets modern security and transparency requirements. It also involves developing intelligent decision-support systems for management and healthcare, supporting youth initiatives, educational projects, and international collaborations that helps to expand the competencies of Belarusian specialists in AI.
The head of state has identified priority areas for scientific, scientific‑technical, and innovation activity for national development, which will be the focus of state support measures. Artificial intelligence technologies have been designated as an independent area of development.
The 4th International Forum of IT‑Akademgrad Artificial Intelligence in Belarus brought together leading scientists, engineers, business representatives, government officials, and educators to discuss key trends and prospects for the development of AI technologies. The event served as the country’s central platform of the year to present domestic innovations, exchange experience, and seek new partners in AI and robotics.
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