Digital sandbox

A supervised experimental environment established to allow firms and public bodies to trial AI systems and data-driven innovations under regulatory oversight and predefined conditions, enabling evaluation of technical performance, risks and compliance before broader deployment and supporting innovation with mitigations in place.

A controlled technical and legal environment within Moscow where AI technologies may be developed, tested, and deployed under the ELR, allowing certain legislative requirements to be relaxed or adapted to enable real-world observation and iterative innovation while subject to monitoring and evaluation.