A free educational program on AI has been launched in Balashikha

A free educational cycle "AI without complicated words" dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) has started in Balashikha. The first of the six lectures was held in the Pekhorka Park. This was announced on August 13 by the head of the city Sergey Yurov.

"The topic of artificial intelligence is very relevant now. Some people use AI very actively, others to a lesser extent. Our residents have the opportunity to get information about this first—hand," he said. 360.ru .

Classes will be held on Saturdays. Participants will learn about the history of AI development, its application in work, study and business, as well as learn how to recognize deepfakes and protect themselves from fraudsters.

One of the participants of the first lecture was Yulia Dorokhina, who uses neural networks in her work with purchases. She noted that she had learned new features of working with AI and was convinced of the need to critically check the results obtained using neural networks.

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It is planned to create a number of preferential conditions for them: simplification of filing documents, data center rental and other options.

On June 20, State Duma deputy Yaroslav Samylin proposed that Russia should introduce a state program for professional retraining of employees of pre-retirement age in workplace automation and the introduction of AI. In his opinion, affordable training courses will help the older generation to maintain employment, and enterprises to retain qualified personnel.

On June 6, the head of the Ministry of Digital Affairs, Maksut Shadaev, told Izvestia that the Ministry of Digital Development, together with the Ministry of Education, plans to launch a comprehensive teacher training program in the use of modern AI tools.