Saudi Arabia Launches 'GenAI for All' Initiative for Digital Cooperation Organization Members under ICAIRE Umbrella

Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha said the Kingdom has launched the Generative Artificial Intelligence for All initiative for member states of the Digital Cooperation Organization. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha said the Kingdom has launched the Generative Artificial Intelligence for All initiative for member states of the Digital Cooperation Organization. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Launches 'GenAI for All' Initiative for Digital Cooperation Organization Members under ICAIRE Umbrella

Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha said the Kingdom has launched the Generative Artificial Intelligence for All initiative for member states of the Digital Cooperation Organization. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha said the Kingdom has launched the Generative Artificial Intelligence for All initiative for member states of the Digital Cooperation Organization. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha announced that the Kingdom has launched the Generative Artificial Intelligence for All initiative for member states of the Digital Cooperation Organization, SPA said on Wednesday.
The Saudi initiative will support research and develop and govern policies for Artificial Intelligence across member states. It will also increase awareness of its ethics and support capacity building for Artificial Intelligence.
The Saudi initiative is supervised by the International Center for Artificial Intelligence Research and Ethics (ICAIRE), which is led by the Saudi Data and Intelligence Authority (SDAIA).
Alswaha announced the initiative at the Third General Assembly of the Digital Cooperation Organization, chaired by the Kingdom of Bahrain.
The Minister launched it alongside officials from the 16 member states, as well as high-level delegations from partner members and observers. This Saudi initiative aligns with the Kingdom's continuous support for the organization's mission, focusing on enhancing digital inclusiveness and prosperity. It further highlights Saudi Arabia's dedication to expediting digital transformation and backing Generative Artificial Intelligence for the global benefit of nations.



Saudi Film Commission Joins AFCI to Reinforce Saudi Arabia's Position in the Global Film Industry

Saudi Film Commission Joins AFCI to Reinforce Saudi Arabia's Position in the Global Film Industry
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Saudi Film Commission Joins AFCI to Reinforce Saudi Arabia's Position in the Global Film Industry

Saudi Film Commission Joins AFCI to Reinforce Saudi Arabia's Position in the Global Film Industry

The Film Commission announced in a press release that it has become a member of the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI), a global non-profit organization with over 360 film commissions from more than 40 countries across six continents.
According to the release, the commission's membership in AFCI contributes to boosting the national economy, developing the Saudi film industry and enhancing its local and global presence, SPA reported.
It also aligns with the ongoing efforts to place Saudi cinema on the map of global film markets, empower Saudi talents and production companies and promote the exchange of experience and knowledge with counterparts worldwide.
Established in 1975, AFCI enables film commissions and industry partners to bring successful productions to life through knowledge-sharing, skill development, and connection. It hosts world-class events and networking opportunities at major global film markets to facilitate co-productions worldwide.