Sweeping Western sanctions against Russia have made AI chips a challenge to obtain.

Under Vladimir Putin's orders, Russia and China will work together on AI development, and this could further power Moscow's war.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed his government and Sberbank, Russia’s largest state-controlled bank, to collaborate with China to develop artificial intelligence (AI) technology capable of competing with the United States.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the government and Sberbank to strengthen cooperation with China in artificial intelligence (AI), reports Reuters. This directive follows Putin's announcement of Russia's intent to collaborate with BRICS partners and other nations on AI development.