The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has began a pioneering move to advance ethical artificial intelligence (AI) research and applications.
Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA), a government agency, announced the initiative on the sidelines of the third edition of the Global AI Summit in Riyadh this week.
SDAIA stated that the initiative emphasises Saudi Arabia’s commitment to responsible innovation while aiming to establish a new benchmark in the global AI environment.
According to SDAIA, the scheme was developed in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
Targeting a diverse range of stakeholders, the initiative aims at including policymakers, government officials, researchers, academics, AI developers and engineers, corporate leaders, business managers, decision-makers, and research and academic institutions.
“It aims to create a platform for discussing the future of AI and exploring how modern applications can empower policy development, enhance research environments, foster business growth, and influence various aspects of life,” the agency said.
“The program promotes the sharing of knowledge and best practices for integrating ethical standards into the development of artificial intelligence.
“It also aims to provide a comprehensive framework for assessing the ethical maturity of AI systems, facilitate collaboration to advance research and ethical applications, and promote responsible AI on a global scale through impactful deliberations and harmonisation of strategies.”
According to the statement, the newly launched programme is a component of a collaborative effort to advance AI systems, develop ethical standards, align technologies with religious, human, and moral values, and protect family and societal well-being.
“It also reflects SDAIA’s commitment to working with international institutions to promote the ethical use of AI and achieve shared goals in developing data and AI strategies that support societal growth and sustainability,” SDAIA said.
“As the responsible body for the development of data and artificial intelligence technologies in the Kingdom, SDAIA encourages relevant authorities to implement ethical best practices in alignment with Saudi societal values and ethics.
“It also supports the promotion of research and policymaking that foster investment in the field, while advancing data-driven economies and artificial intelligence on a global scale.”
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