The impact of AI technologies on various aspects of economic activity of Russian organizations – regional analysis

Abstract

Efficiency is the cornerstone of any process optimization, modernization, or implementation of new technologies. In the context of widespread digitalization, assessing the effectiveness of the implementation of cutting-edge end-to-end digital technologies such as artificial intelligence is of interest. Overestimating the effectiveness of artificial intelligence or misusing it can lead to uncontrolled resource overruns without achieving the expected results. Therefore, the current study, based on a 2024 Rosstat survey, analyzes the practical impact of the implementation and use of artificial intelligence both overall across key implementation areas and across individual regions of the country. It was noted that, on average, only 26% of organizations surveyed in 2024 noted a positive impact of the technology on their operations. More specifically, 57% noted increased business process efficiency, 46% considered the impact of using artificial intelligence in production processes to be positive, and 38% indicated increased revenue and an expanded customer base. However, areas such as improved product quality or reduced costs showed a low percentage of positive responses. Regionally, the average ratings varied only slightly. However, Crimea (9% of surveyed companies) and Chechnya (10%) stand out among the regions with the lowest percentage of positive ratings for the effectiveness of artificial intelligence technologies. In terms of AI economic effectiveness (impact on income growth), a wide range of positive estimates is observed (from 7% in Chechnya to 63% in the Yaroslavl region). Overall, a territorial differentiation can be noted, with AI being more effective in the central and western regions compared to less effective AI implementation in the southern and eastern regions.