Digitalization of knowledge: accelerating the progress of artificial intelligence

This article is devoted to the analysis of the impact of the global digitalization of knowledge on the development of artificial intelligence (AI). The article discusses the main directions of this process: digitization of textual information, creation of knowledge bases, development of automatic information extraction systems, etc.Special attention is paid to how the digitalization of knowledge contributes to the expansion of the knowledge base of artificial intelligence, accelerating the development of natural language processing and creating new opportunities for scientific discoveries.However, the article also raises issues related to data quality, potential bias, and copyright issues.In conclusion, the importance of a responsible and ethical approach to the digitalization of knowledge is emphasized in order to fully realize its potential for the development of artificial intelligence for the benefit of all mankind.