Butyrskaya prison (pre-trial detention center No. 2 in Moscow)

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2024: Using AI to Prevent Suicides

In the pre-trial detention center No. 2 Moscow (Butyrka), two attempts were successfully prevented suicide thanks to the introduction of the system (artificial intelligence AI), said in mid-June 2026, the acting head of the capital's headquarters FSIN Russia , Sergei Moroz.

A new system called "Digital SIZO" was installed as part of interaction with the Moscow government. The AI system analyzes the behavior of prisoners in cells and promptly sends an alarm to the employees of the institution in the event of emergencies. Sergei Moroz noted that the system allows timely detection and prevention of negative processes in cameras, including suicide attempts.

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In addition to preventing suicides, the system for the year of testing also prevented about 10 conflicts between prisoners and one case of fire, the newspaper reports. Izvestia The new technology is actively used to ensure the safety and improve the conditions of prisoners.

Sergei Moroz explained that the AI system analyzes the behavior of people in the cameras and immediately notifies staff when suspicious actions are detected. This enables employees to respond quickly to possible threats and take action to prevent incidents.

The Digital SIZO program is part of a broader project to introduce artificial intelligence in various areas of public administration. According to Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko, more than 100 national and 19 international standards in the field of AI have been developed in Russia. Ten Russian companies and universities have signed a declaration on the responsible development and use of generative artificial intelligence, which emphasizes the importance and priority of this area.

The Minister of Economic Development of RFMaxim Reshetnikov noted that Russia is among the top 10 countries in terms of total computing power using AI, and the total level of implementation of these technologies in the country's economy is 31.5%. This demonstrates the high potential and efficiency of the use of artificial intelligence in various fields, including the penitentiary system.^[1]

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