Russia allocates 1.5B rubles to Putin-linked fund for school AI course

Russia's 2027-2029 budget allocates 1.5 billion rubles annually to the 'My History' fund, led by Metropolitan Tikhon (Shevkunov), a close associate of Putin, to supply AI and information security educational materials to schools. This consolidates state control over AI education content through a loyalist organization, signaling an effort to shape ideological narratives around technology. The move is part of a broader pattern of aligning education with state interests, but the specific content and implementation remain unclear.