Dmitry Solntsev, Chairman of Sberbank's Siberian Bank, spoke to NSU students about the impact of AI on their lives and careers over the next five years.

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The Chairman of Sberbank's Siberian Bank delivered a lecture entitled "Man in the Era of Technological Change" at the new campus of Novosibirsk State University. Dmitry Solntsev discussed the topic with students in a dialogue format. Faculty of Economics And Institute of Intelligent Robotics of NSU The current state of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and its potential impact on our lives in the near future, as well as how to interact with AI to keep pace with progress.

Neural networks are becoming a daily occurrence for an increasing number of people. Today, the technology sector—especially artificial intelligence—is experiencing a veritable investment boom. Research by the international consulting firm McKinsey shows that implementing AI-based solutions leads to an average 5-7-fold increase in the efficiency of key processes. This isn't just about speed. It's about the quality of decisions made.

A key stage in the rapid development of AI is the transition from models that respond to queries to autonomous agents capable of performing complex tasks—for example, vacation planning, including searching for flights, booking hotels, and selecting excursions based on user preferences. Today, Sber employs numerous AI models in its processes, including GigaChat.

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During the lecture, the Chairman of Sberbank's Siberian Branch and students discussed one of the most important questions: whether AI will displace humans in the labor market, and how to interact with technology so that it becomes an assistant and a competitive advantage in career development.

Sber is one of Novosibirsk State University's key partners. The high-tech company collaborates with the university in various areas: a joint project is underway at the Faculty of Information Technology. educational and scientific laboratory "SberLab-NSU"Sber is one of the industrial partners of the NSU Artificial Intelligence Research Center. The company also supports various university events, participating in Career Days, and more.

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