The Saudi government seeks to complete discussions with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on granting the International Center for AI Research and Ethics the status of Category 2 center, which operates under the auspices of UNESCO.
The Saudi cabinet issued a decision last week to establish the International Center for AI Research and Ethics, to be based in the city of Riyadh and to enjoy legal personality and financial and administrative independence, within the framework of a Saudi endeavor to promote the uses of artificial intelligence and digital solutions.
According to information available to Asharq Al-Awsat, the Saudi government has asked the Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence (SDAIA) to complete the discussions with UNESCO and prepare the necessary documents for the regular procedures.
The center seeks to promote sound practices in adopting AI technologies, as well as to support research, development and initiatives at the national and international levels, and ensure the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence.
The establishment of the International Center for AI Research and Ethics is also aimed at enhancing Saudi Arabia’s role in the field of artificial intelligence and ensuring the promotion of research efforts and the responsible use of AI applications, in line with the objectives of Vision 2030 to transform the Kingdom into a global technical hub for AI and advanced technologies.
During the second edition of the Global Summit on Artificial Intelligence, which was held in Riyadh in September 2022, Saudi Arabia launched the principles of ethics of artificial intelligence, as part of a set of projects and initiatives that contribute to strengthening the country’s global leadership in the industry and achieving the aspirations of Vision 2030.
