G20 Finance Ministers, Central Bank Governors to Meet Wednesday

G20 Finance Ministers, Central Bank Governors to Meet Wednesday
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G20 Finance Ministers, Central Bank Governors to Meet Wednesday

G20 Finance Ministers, Central Bank Governors to Meet Wednesday

G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors will meet under the Saudi G20 Presidency on Wednesday to continue to discuss and take urgent actions to address the global challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, a statement released by the G20 Saudi Secretariat said.

"Given the circumstances, G20 meetings are currently held virtually, and more frequently, as G20 member countries take urgent measures to provide support to people and businesses, safeguard the stability of the global economy and financial markets, restore confidence, and prevent deep and prolonged negative economic impacts," said the statement.

Traditionally, the April G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting is held in Washington D.C. on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Spring Meetings, it said.

Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed al-Jadaan and Dr. Ahmed Alkholifey, Governor of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority, will hold a press conference after Wednesday's meeting to highlight its outcomes, including the progress on implementing the pledges made by the G20 leaders at their extraordinary virtual summit last month, it added.

During their last meeting, the G20 Finance Ministers agreed during a conference call to prepare a common strategy to overcome the coronavirus crisis.



Riyadh's Global AI Summit Explores Human-AI Interaction

Riyadh's Global AI Summit Explores Human-AI Interaction
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Riyadh's Global AI Summit Explores Human-AI Interaction

Riyadh's Global AI Summit Explores Human-AI Interaction

The third edition of the Global AI Summit, organized by the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) in Riyadh, will review the international interest in data and AI, given the increasing growth in this sector and its impact on decision-making and business facilitation.
Around 120 dialogue sessions and workshops will discuss the relationship between the human mind and AI and whether it is based on integration or competition, the extent of compatibility between the capabilities of AI and human capabilities and the impact of this interaction on making and enhancing human decisions, in addition to understanding the capabilities of these technologies and assessing the extent to which they can achieve the public benefit of humanity
From September 10 to 12, participants and attendees from more than 100 countries will tackle how AI assists humans, especially in providing insights, analyzing data, and harmonizing in an integrated relationship in various aspects of psychological, social, and cultural life related to the use of these technologies, in addition to supporting decision-making processes in vital areas such as healthcare, finance, business, developing technical and creative skills, and analyzing social networks.
The Global AI Summit will display the ability of AI systems to understand human language and enhance the learning experience and the extent to which human-AI interaction applications are developing in the way to a better quality of life for humans, considering the Kingdom's interest in supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030, in which humans are its focus.
The summit is one of the key global summits in this field. Riyadh will witness an international presence from different continents to discuss the dimensions of AI and agree on formulating ideas and visions to explore the features of human-AI interaction.
The Global AI Summit is a remarkable opportunity for experts to exchange ideas and learn about the latest developments in a number of specializations, including learning technologies, accessibility and health, and human-robot interaction and its impact on supporting various aspects that help it adapt to these advanced technologies and employ them optimally while expanding the benefit of AI solutions in accelerating the wheel of development and growth in various fields to build a better present and future for subsequent generations.
The summit integrates with the objectives of the Saudi Vision 2030 and its aspirations to transform the Kingdom into a global hub for advanced technologies under the leadership of SDAIA.