On April 10 at 14:00 Moscow Time (GMT+3), the Valdai Club will host an expert discussion dedicated to global information security.

       The Computer Crime Research Centre predicts an increase in the use of artificial intelligence for criminal purposes in the next two years. According to the CCRC, the use of AI can accelerate the development of malware and ransomware, making cyberattacks resistant to security measures. At a recent seminar, Elon Musk, one of the founders of OpenAI, expressed concern about the potential for artificial intelligence to run out of control and cause the end of the world. He estimated the likelihood of this scenario to be between 10% and 20%. Despite these gloomy predictions, Russia has continued its efforts to include provisions in the UN Convention on International Cybersecurity to combat the use of AI for terrorism and to boost the information technology capacity of developing countries, including with respect to AI.

       To date, the most significant achievement in strengthening the international security system has been the joint resolution between Russia and the United States, within the framework of the UN General Assembly, on the responsible behaviour of states in cyberspace. This resolution was an important step towards creating a more secure and stable digital environment. The participants in the discussion will explore the prospects for international cooperation in the information space, as well as the potential impact of AI on cybersecurity. They will also discuss the challenges faced by developing countries in terms of inequality in access to information technology.

       Speakers:

       Igor Ashmanov, President of Kribrum JSC, member of the Russian Presidential Council for the Development of Civil Society and Human Rights

       Ilya Semerikov, head of the scientific group of the Russian Quantum Centre

       Shen Yi, Director of the Research Centre for the Governance of Global Cyberspace, Fudan University (China)

       Moderator:

       Andrey Bystritskiy, Chairman of the Board of the Foundation for Development and Support of the Valdai Discussion Club

       Working languages: Russian, English.

       Information for the media: Dear journalists, to be accredited for the event, please fill out the form on our website. If you have any questions about the event, call +79269307763.

       Links to the live broadcast of the discussion will be posted on all online platforms of the Valdai Club: on the website, X (formerly Twitter), VKontakte, Telegram and Dzen.