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Russia-based operator MTS struck a deal to acquire AI specialist VisionLabs for around RUB7 billion ($95 million) through a subsidiary set up to develop, launch and market compatible products globally.

EN DIRECTO DESDE MOBILE 360 EURASIA, MOSCÚ: Una mesa redonda formada por expertos ha desgranado los principales obstáculos que entorpecen el desarrollo de productos y funcionalidades de inteligencia artificial (IA) en Rusia y otros países.

LIVE FROM GSMA MOBILE 360 EURASIA, MOSCOW: A panel of experts thrashed-out key barriers facing the development of AI products and features in Russia and beyond, citing regulation and public fears shaped by science fiction.

LIVE FROM GSMA MOBILE 360 EURASIA, MOSCOW: Industry leaders highlighted the growing importance of coupling AI with big data to aid customer management, encouraging governments to detail guidelines on the ethical use of the new technologies.

Russian operator MTS revealed plans to boost its enterprise cloud proposition following a RUB5. 2 billion ($70. 8 million) acquisition of GDTs Energy Group, which owns one of the largest data centre sites in Moscow.

LIVE FROM MWC21 BARCELONA: Industry executives noted diversity and inclusion in the ICT sector had significantly increased in recent years, but highlighted the need for more efforts in closing the digital gap to meet societal and business needs.

Vodafone Group broadened a strategic partnership agreement with Russian mobile market leader MTS, ensuring a collaboration covering procurement, marketing and network operations continues to 2023.