The multifaceted effect of artificial intelligence technologies on the regional economy: from business to the public sector

The subject of the research is the multifaceted influence of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies on the socio-economic development of regions in Russia. The author provides a detailed examination of aspects such as the directions of AI's impact on key sectors of the regional economy (business, public administration, infrastructure) and the conditions for maximizing positive effects. Particular attention is given to the fact that the successful integration of artificial intelligence and digital platforms can become a significant factor in the sustainable development of territories, ensuring a balance between economic efficiency, social justice, and technological security. The relevance of the research is determined by the gradual transformation of artificial intelligence from a narrowly technological tool into a systemic element of territorial development. Its implementation can not only optimize individual processes but also form a new paradigm of management based on data, forecasting, and service personalization. The research methodology includes an analysis of regulatory documents (including the national project "Digital Economy"), the peculiarities of AI implementation in large companies and public authorities in the regions of the Russian Federation, as well as a systematic and comparative analysis of the effects of digitalization in different types of settlements. Data processing was conducted based on official statistics and reports from relevant agencies. The main conclusions of the conducted research include the identified effects of implementing AI technologies in public authorities through cost reduction and increased citizen satisfaction, as well as in business processes. Key barriers to successful implementation have been identified, including infrastructure deficits in small towns, a lack of personnel, high costs of scaling, and gaps in the regulatory framework. The scientific novelty lies in the systematization of conditions for maximizing the effects of artificial intelligence for regional economies and clarifying the possibilities of using digital platforms for these processes. The area of application of the results includes the formation of regional policy in the field of digital transformation, the development of retraining programs, the design of information and technological infrastructure, and the improvement of legal regulation of artificial intelligence. The conclusion is drawn regarding the necessity of a comprehensive strategy including the development of digital infrastructure, cross-sector partnerships, and legislative adaptation.