Intellectual Governance in the Digital Economy of Russia

–The article analyzes the role of artificial intelligence in the success of the digital transformation of the Russian economy. The article shows the worldwide recognition of artificial intelligence as a leading trend in economic development in modern conditions, recorded in the national strategies for the development of artificial intelligence of economically developed world powers. Russia is one of these countries. A review of national strategic documents that are programmatic in the development of the digital economy and artificial intelligence in Russia. In the list of end-to-end technologies of the digital economy, artificial intelligence is defined as the key one. Definitions of artificial intelligence are given, proving the ambiguity of its interpretation in science and practice. A list of the main tasks of the development of artificial intelligence in Russia as a trigger for the formation of the digital economy is given. The assessment of the susceptibility of the heads of Russian companies to the use of artificial intelligence technologies is given. The promising directions of development of artificial intelligence and areas of its application are revealed. Particular attention is paid to the positive opportunities that artificial intelligence, used in the management of modern companies, brings with it. At the same time, the author emphasizes the influence of artificial intelligence on a radical change in management processes, the nature of labor and the specifics of interactions in the “man-machine” dyad. The article provides a list of personnel competencies required to work in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Emphasizing the irreversibility of digital transformations, the authors, along with revealing the positive aspects of integrating artificial intelligence into the management of companies, also point to potential threats from digitalization. The conclusion is made about the need for an integrated approach to assessing the problems in the field of artificial intelligence and taking preventive measures to protect against the onset of negative consequences that can neutralize all the positive effects of technological progress. Keywords––artificial intelligence, digital economy, management, economic processes