ST. PETERSBURG, June 4. /TASS/. The development of digital platforms is changing the structure of the global economy, with their growth following an exponential trajectory, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said at the SPIEF opening ceremony.
"Over the past few years, we have seen the active development of digital platforms that are being widely integrated into the economy and changing its structure. They create opportunities through the use of big data, the accumulation of this data, market research, and bringing consumers together around these platforms. New markets are emerging, efficiency is increasing, and even the structure of employment is changing significantly. Today, these digital platforms are developing exponentially," Novak said.
According to Novak, digital platforms in Russia account for around 8.5% of GDP in terms of the sale of goods and services.
"For comparison, this figure stands at 5% in Europe and 12% in China and the United States. Russia is one of the leaders in this area. Therefore, this is one of the directions that will transform both the domestic economy and economic interaction between countries," he noted.
The deputy prime minister also drew attention to the active global adoption of artificial intelligence.
