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Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov described the exchange of Alexander Butyagin, an archaeologist and State Hermitage Museum employee, as a complex and responsible process. Peskov stated that special services successfully finalized the exchange.

Companies are increasingly taking employees to court over substandard results produced using artificial intelligence. The trend involves disputes regarding text writing, idea development, spreadsheet creation, and auditing tasks. The issue was first highlighted by RBK. Employers report dissatisfaction with the quality of output generated by neural networks. Employers in Europe and the United States are increasingly filing lawsuits against employees who use neural networks to generate work. Conflicts have arisen from the use of AI to draft critical documents. The source discussed the losses businesses are incurring and whether this practice can be combatted. Artificial intelligence has become a universal tool for freelance specialists, and the 'work garbage' it creates has even developed its own type.

Anton Likhanov, head of the Ushkoinik center, has proposed optimizing certification procedures and identifiers for drones used in the Special Military Operation. The developer and manufacturer of widely used drones aims to improve tracking of pilot aviation systems.

The Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that reports regarding Peruvian citizens being removed from the Peruvian embassy in Moscow are untrue. The ministry issued this clarification following rumors about the status of citizens at the facility.

Russian authorities have decided to create a special working group to monitor actions across various sectors regarding human trafficking and migrant smuggling. The group aims to pursue alleged crimes through coordinated sectoral functions.

Vyacheslav Volodin, Speaker of the State Duma, stated that the lower house will consider a bill to significantly increase duties for migrants. He suggested they should act as supervisors of the technology. Oreshkin noted that AI will become a cross-cutting technology integrated into all spheres. This approach is intended to foster project thinking and organizational skills. Russia's Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, Rosselkhoznadzor, has proposed introducing fines for violations of food technical regulations. The proposal aims to address mass poisonings caused by substandard goods. While public organizations support the move for consumer protection, businesses may face increased budgetary burdens due to necessary operational changes. The discussion involves balancing consumer rights with the economic impact on businesses.

The Russian Finance Minister issued a warning regarding the potential consequences of the United Arab Emirates exiting the OPEC+ group. He called on governors to strictly implement these measures. He noted that regional budget deficits increased by approximately 200-300 billion rubles last year. Consolidated deficits for regional subjects have reached up to 1.5 trillion rubles, according to the source. Siluanov stated that keeping money under pillows does not benefit owners or the national economy. He noted that investing these funds allows them to participate in economic development. The remarks come as production levels have generally decreased, according to the report. Siluanov stated that updated departmental data confirms positive dynamics. The government and the Central Bank are continuously monitoring key indicators, including exchange rates and budget expenditures.

A surplus of top and middle management professionals has created an expertise deficit in the market. Over one thousand executives have recently published or updated their resumes. Moscow is now among the top five cities with the highest number of such job seekers.

Presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov explained the absence of military hardware in the May 9 parade during a briefing. This decision marks a change from previous parades that used modern tanks and missiles to demonstrate power. Previous parades on Red Square featured intercontinental missiles and modern tanks to demonstrate national power. The decision follows recent attacks on Russian facilities. Kremlin spokesperson Piers Koff stated that the event will instead feature a march of thousands of officer candidates on Red Square. Russia will celebrate the victory over Nazi Germany on Red Square on May 9 without the use of military equipment. The last time a parade was held without weapons was in 2007. The annual military parade in Moscow commemorating the victory in World War II will be scaled back this year.

Russia is accusing Ukrainian and foreign journalists of criminal offenses, according to reports from Kyiv. The Institute of Mass Information is documenting these instances. The individual allegedly used the Telegram messenger to coordinate with agents and conducted reconnaissance at residential locations. He reportedly manufactured explosive devices and performed photo and video surveillance of military units for money.