The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) inaugurated the Center of Excellence for Generative Artificial Intelligence in collaboration with the global technology company NVIDIA and launched the pilot version of the ALLAM application, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday.
This step is the first of its kind in the region for its importance in achieving the benefit of AI, enhancing the Kingdom's position in the field, and supporting cognitive capabilities.
Several ministers and officials in the public and private sectors, Saudi universities, hospitals, specialists in technology companies, and those interested in the fields of artificial intelligence from within the Kingdom along with foreign participants attended the event.
These accomplishments are in line with the objectives of the Saudi Vision 2030 – led by Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of SDAIA – reflecting his unlimited support for efforts to make the Kingdom a global technological hub for the latest advanced technologies related to AI.
The innovative projects adopted by SDAIA in AI are part of the authority's capacity as the national reference for data and AI in all related aspects of the Kingdom.
The projects are receiving support from Crown Prince Mohammed in recognition of the role they play in improving data and AI, stimulating their growth and utilizing them to serve humanity and lead the Kingdom's efforts to become a global leader in AI.
