Saudi Arabia, through the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), is committed to the responsible development of artificial intelligence (AI), both nationally and globally. Fahd Al-Rabadi, head of the National Data Management Office at SDAIA, emphasized the organization’s role in strengthening global governance efforts for AI during the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and the High-Level Meeting on International Governance of Artificial Intelligence 2024 in Shanghai. Al-Rabadi highlighted Saudi Arabia’s investments in AI research, collaborations with international technology companies, and its aspiration for global leadership in AI to achieve its Vision 2030 goals. SDAIA actively collaborates with organizations, governments, and industry leaders worldwide to create global AI governance frameworks that promote innovation and ethical standards.
At the conference, Al-Rabadi mentioned SDAIA’s contribution to the initial international scientific report on advanced AI safety, a collaborative effort involving experts from 30 countries, the European Union, and the United Nations. He reiterated SDAIA’s commitment to AI development through international cooperation, ethical advocacy, regulatory frameworks, knowledge exchange, and support for AI initiatives both locally and globally. Emphasizing the importance of AI ethics, Al-Rabadi highlighted key principles such as integrity, fairness, privacy, security, reliability, safety, transparency, interpretability, accountability, responsibility, humanity, and social and environmental benefits. He envisioned a future where AI drives positive change, addresses global challenges, promotes sustainable development, and fosters a more inclusive and equal society.
Al-Rabadi concluded his speech by inviting representatives from participating countries to attend the third edition of the World Summit on Artificial Intelligence, organized by Saudi Arabia and SDAIA in Riyadh in September 2024. The summit aims to bring together bright minds from around the world to explore AI’s possibilities and its impact across various fields. Through events like these, Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a key player in the global AI landscape, driving advancements in technology while upholding ethical standards and promoting responsible AI development. With its focus on international cooperation, ethical advocacy, and regulatory frameworks, Saudi Arabia is paving the way for a future where AI benefits society as a whole.
