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Questions from Russian citizens focus on domestic issues, while AI has aided in processing over 1.7 million inquiries Questions from Russian citizens focused on domestic issues, while AI helped in processing over 1.7 million inquiries
Russian President Vladimir Putin held his annual end-of-year press conference in Moscow on Thursday, combining it with the ‘Direct Line’ question-and-answer session.Russian President Vladimir Putin held his annual end-of-year press conference in Moscow on Thursday, combining it with the ‘Direct Line’ question-and-answer session.
This marks the third time that the two events have been merged, a decision attributed to Putin’s packed schedule, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. It was the third time that the two events had been merged, a decision attributed to Putin’s packed schedule, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
The event gathered journalists from across Russia as well as foreign correspondents. Questions from citizens poured in through calls, text messages, social media, and a dedicated website, and totaled over 2 million by Thursday morning. The event gathered journalists from across Russia as well as foreign correspondents. Questions from citizens poured in through calls, text messages, social media, and a dedicated website, and had totaled over 2 million by Thursday morning.
For the first time, artificial intelligence was used to streamline the process. Topics of interest included infrastructure, healthcare, housing, and issues related to Russia’s ongoing military operations. Foreign policy concerns took a backseat this year, according to Peskov.For the first time, artificial intelligence was used to streamline the process. Topics of interest included infrastructure, healthcare, housing, and issues related to Russia’s ongoing military operations. Foreign policy concerns took a backseat this year, according to Peskov.
Putin held similar events annually since 2001, with the exception of 2022. Known for their extensive duration and wide-ranging discussions, these sessions highlight both national priorities and pressing concerns for citizens. Putin has held similar events annually since 2001, with the exception of 2022. Known for their extensive duration and wide-ranging discussions, the sessions highlight both national priorities and pressing concerns for citizens.
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