Saudi Arabia Announces Riyadh Declaration for Inclusive, Innovative and Impactful AI for all

The 19th session of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) - SPA
The 19th session of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) - SPA
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Saudi Arabia Announces Riyadh Declaration for Inclusive, Innovative and Impactful AI for all

The 19th session of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) - SPA
The 19th session of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) - SPA

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced the "Riyadh Declaration" on Monday, at the beginning of the 19th session of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF). The event was hosted in Riyadh and organized by the UN.
The forum aims at promoting digital cooperation between governments, the private sector, the non-profit sector, entrepreneurs and innovators worldwide.
Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha said the declaration was made possible with the support of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, SPA reported.
The declaration focuses on AI with its inclusive, innovative and impactful dimension, and emphasizes the need for use of AI technologies to enable digital access and enhance digital knowledge, as well as address global challenges and unleash global economic value.
The declaration also emphasizes the AI role in increasing digital accessibility and digital literacy, promoting sustainable development, protecting environment, improving public health, and boosting economic inclusion.
Alswaha also pointed out that the Kingdom, under the leadership of the Crown Prince, has adopted a proactive approach in the field of AI, and stressed that the Kingdom's Vision 2030 is clear and based on the commitment to lead the global transformation in this field by example.
Alswaha said the Kingdom is committed to addressing key challenges such as unequal access to algorithms, data, and computing resources. It is working to enhance the fairness and reliability of AI algorithms, minimizing errors that could have negative consequences for individuals or societies. The Kingdom also prioritizes inclusivity in the design and use of AI technologies, and emphasizes the importance of responsible and safe data practices, aiming to harness the power of data for the betterment of society.



EU Imposes Sanctions over Russian Hybrid Activities

A Russian national tricolor flag flutters on a tourist boat as another boat passes by along the Moskva river in central Moscow on July 18, 2024. (Photo by Natalia KOLESNIKOVA / AFP)
A Russian national tricolor flag flutters on a tourist boat as another boat passes by along the Moskva river in central Moscow on July 18, 2024. (Photo by Natalia KOLESNIKOVA / AFP)
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EU Imposes Sanctions over Russian Hybrid Activities

A Russian national tricolor flag flutters on a tourist boat as another boat passes by along the Moskva river in central Moscow on July 18, 2024. (Photo by Natalia KOLESNIKOVA / AFP)
A Russian national tricolor flag flutters on a tourist boat as another boat passes by along the Moskva river in central Moscow on July 18, 2024. (Photo by Natalia KOLESNIKOVA / AFP)

The European Union has imposed sanctions on 16 individuals and three entities it said were linked to Russian hybrid activities, its first such measures against actions of this kind, it said in a statement on Monday.

The sanctions target those accused of undermining EU values and security through disinformation campaigns, cyberattacks and covert operations, Reuters reported.

Those sanctioned include Artem Kureev, who the EU said was linked to Russian disinformation in Africa, and Sofia Zakharova, who it said was involved in a disinformation campaign supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine.