Majority of Far Eastern residents (75%) express interest in utilizing digital assistants for child safety purposes, according to a recent VTB survey.

Majority of Far Eastern residents (75%) express interest in utilizing digital assistants for child safety purposes, according to a recent VTB survey.

Let's Chat: Far East Parents Embrace Digital Assistants for Internet Safety

In a recent survey by VTB, a staggering 75% of Far Eastern residents believe digital assistants are crucial for safeguarding children from inappropriate online content. As the International Day for Child Protection approaches, this alarming statistic underlines the pressing need for digital protection in the region.

Out of the 2,500 Far Easterners surveyed, every fifth (22%) trusts established market solutions for this purpose, while another 19% occasionally use digital assistants. Surprisingly, 34% of respondents desire these tools yet lack awareness of suitable options available in the market.

However, 24% of Far Easterners still believe parents should be responsible for personally managing their children's internet content, with digital assistants being unnecessary.

Moving beyond safety, Russians recognize the educational benefits of AI-powered digital assistants, with 79% ready to utilize them for skill development. Despite this, 21% still cling to traditional methods of education and upbringing, deeming digital assistants unnecessary.

Digital assistants can also double as engaging conversational partners and educational sources for children, according to 88% of respondents, while only 12% advocate for limited tech usage and family-led education.

Maxim Konovalikhine, Senior Vice President of VTB, opines, "Digital assistants and AI-powered tools will become increasingly important in providing quick, accurate solutions for our clients, enabling them to navigate real-time challenges effortlessly."

The survey was conducted in May 2025, involving 1,500 respondents in cities with over 100,000 inhabitants.

While specific regional trends aren't available, the global shift towards leveraging technology for education and safety, as well as AI's growing role in these sectors, suggests that the Far East might be exploring similar digital safety and educational tools. Russia's push for digital innovation supports this hypothesis, indicating a potential adoption of digital assistants for child safety and education in the region.

Digging Deeper: Trends and Insights

While the survey doesn't delve into the specific trends within the Far East, there is a global movement towards utilizing technology for educational and safety purposes. The surge in AI-powered digital tools can monitor content, filter out inappropriate material, and offer educational resources to children, creating a safer online environment.

Given Russia's emphasis on digital innovation and investment in technology, it is likely that they are also investigating these tools for use in the Far East. Further research is required to uncover more detailed information on the exact trends in the region.

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Digital assistants, with their AI capabilities, are being considered for educational purposes by 79% of Russians, suggesting a potential adoption of such tools in the Far East. As technology continues to shape the landscape of education and safety, the Far East might follow global trends in leveraging digital assistants for these purposes, as hinted by Russia's push for digital innovation.

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