The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), participated for the second consecutive year in the preparation of the International AI Safety Report 2026, reinforcing its international efforts to advance AI safety and support responsible innovation worldwide, the Saudi Press Agency said on Monday.
The report, emerging from the 2023 AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park, provides a scientific assessment of advances in advanced AI systems, examines associated risks, and outlines practical approaches to strengthening safety standards and global governance, serving as a key reference for policymakers, regulators, and researchers.
The report is a comprehensive global document assessing AI risks and related challenges and serves as a trusted scientific reference to support regulatory policies and the development of governance frameworks for the safe and responsible use of advanced technologies.
The report was developed by a distinguished group of international scientists and experts in AI safety and technology governance, featuring specialists from prestigious universities and research centers, as well as representatives from over 30 countries and major international organizations, including the United Nations, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, and the European Union.
The report highlights several key messages, notably the importance of keeping pace with the rapidly growing capabilities of AI through advanced regulatory and scientific frameworks, the need to invest in safety and technical compliance research to ensure systems remain under effective human oversight, and the promotion of international coordination to establish common standards supporting the safe and responsible use of advanced technologies.
It also emphasizes the need to consider economic and social dimensions to ensure the fair distribution of AI benefits and reduce inequality gaps.
Saudi Arabia’s participation in this international effort aligns with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to establish the Kingdom as a global hub for technological innovation while upholding the highest standards of responsibility and technical security.
It reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to actively shaping the global future of AI, promoting sustainable development, safeguarding community security, and enhancing international cooperation toward a safer, more stable technological future.
