In modern conditions, the problem of artificial intelligence is interdisciplinary in nature and at the moment the potential for using this technology in various spheres of life has not been studied. The introduction of artificial intelligence methods contributes to the modernization of the education and professional training system, taking into account the paradigm of digitalization and convergence of education, and will bring educational programs to the needs of the digital economy. The article substantiates the significance of the problem of developing the readiness of future teachers to use artificial intelligence technologies. The concepts of digital economy, digital technologies, digital ethics, digital literacy, artificial intelligence, artificial intelligence technologies are considered. The importance of using artificial intelligence methods in education is determined. The range of tasks for solving the problem of developing the readiness of future teachers to use artificial intelligence technologies is outlined.

The paper considers and analyzes various approaches to the model of digital competencies of teachers. The emphasis is on the latest research by Russian scientists devoted to the study of digital competencies, digital literacy, and digital skills. It is indicated that there is no single approach to considering the structure and content of the concept of “digital competencies”. The results of a study of digital competencies of Russian teachers, conducted in 2022, are shown.