Russia- New Experimental Legal Framework for AI

Russia- New Experimental Legal Framework for AI

The Russian Federation has introduced the development of a new experimental legal regime for artificial intelligence projects. The draft bill was first introduced in early 2020 which was later enacted through Russia’s Federal Law Number 123-FZ. This experimental law aims at creating digital sandboxes where technology can be developed and tested. A more expansive law is set to come into force that would cover all connected issues, through Federal Law Number 258-FZ.

The objective of this law is to allow companies that engage in development of AI to work on innovation that is not regulated under any existing legislation. This experimental regime is said to last for five years. The government has introduced this regime as part of their “Moscow- the Smart City 2030” initiative that will fundamentally digitize and make AI an integral part of the people’s daily life.

These digital sandboxes will be easier to monitor and also allow the government to recognize legal issues that may potentially arise and may require urgent regulation. The main concern arising out of the introduction of this legislation is that of personal data protection. The fact that the legislation lays down that, no personal data shall be used for experimental purposes is fairly vague considering the vast nature of the internet and ease of availability of personal data across all such digital platforms. Further it also fails to address issues connected with liability in case of depersonalization of data, storage and erasure of personal data and many more such issues.

Recognizing the negative effects of the legislation, a draft bill rectifying and addressing all such concerns has been proposed to be introduced by 2025. During this period, authorities shall be tasked with recognizing all such gaps that may be contributing to breach of data.

Federal Law Number 258-FZ therefore provides for a fairly comprehensive framework, however, legislations still require a lot more trial and error to be perfected. The new law calls for a maximum duration of three years subject to extension. The law covers sectors such as the medical, logistical, transportation, municipal, industrial production and agricultural sector. The new law also allows the government to introduce exceptions and certain other legislative requirements that can be adjusted as per innovation.

Russia- New Experimental Legal Framework for AI

The Russian Federation has introduced the development of a new experimental legal regime for artificial intelligence projects. The draft bill was first introduced in early 2020 which was later enacted through Russia’s Federal Law Number 123-FZ. This experimental law aims at creating digital sandboxes where technology can be developed and tested. A more expansive law is set to come into force that would cover all connected issues, through Federal Law Number 258-FZ.

The objective of this law is to allow companies that engage in development of AI to work on innovation that is not regulated under any existing legislation. This experimental regime is said to last for five years. The government has introduced this regime as part of their “Moscow- the Smart City 2030” initiative that will fundamentally digitize and make AI an integral part of the people’s daily life.

These digital sandboxes will be easier to monitor and also allow the government to recognize legal issues that may potentially arise and may require urgent regulation. The main concern arising out of the introduction of this legislation is that of personal data protection. The fact that the legislation lays down that, no personal data shall be used for experimental purposes is fairly vague considering the vast nature of the internet and ease of availability of personal data across all such digital platforms. Further it also fails to address issues connected with liability in case of depersonalization of data, storage and erasure of personal data and many more such issues.

Recognizing the negative effects of the legislation, a draft bill rectifying and addressing all such concerns has been proposed to be introduced by 2025. During this period, authorities shall be tasked with recognizing all such gaps that may be contributing to breach of data.

Federal Law Number 258-FZ therefore provides for a fairly comprehensive framework, however, legislations still require a lot more trial and error to be perfected. The new law calls for a maximum duration of three years subject to extension. The law covers sectors such as the medical, logistical, transportation, municipal, industrial production and agricultural sector. The new law also allows the government to introduce exceptions and certain other legislative requirements that can be adjusted as per innovation.