Russian researchers claim AI close to understanding human emotions
The Moscow based National Research Nuclear University (NRNU) says it is close to creating a machine capable of understanding human emotions and actively learning on its own. Progress will be made in "several years" and the project needs additional funding, said Alexei Samsonovich, the department professor.

"Those are the three key capabilities in my view that will determine the breakthrough," Samsonovich said, adding that progress is expected to be made in "several years."

However, despite a recent increase in funding for artificial intelligence research from the Russian government, Samsonovich said additional funding is needed.

"I agree and believe that actually we need more of this funding because this research determines the future and all arrays of human life. Everything depends on the future of artificial intelligence, therefore the money spent on it today will never be lost," Samsonovich noted.