Saudi Arabia reinforces its leadership in AI by establishing new institution
Saudi Arabia has reinforced its
leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) ethics with the establishment of the
International Center for Artificial Intelligence Research and Ethics (ICAIRE)
in Riyadh, a UNESCO Category 2 center dedicated to advancing responsible AI worldwide.
The Kingdom was among the first countries
to adopt UNESCO’s Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence,
endorsed by 193 member states in 2021. Guided by principles of transparency,
fairness, privacy protection, and justice, Saudi Arabia—through the Saudi Data
and AI Authority (SDAIA)—is working to ensure AI technologies enrich societies
while safeguarding human well-being.
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Approved by the Saudi Cabinet in
July 2023, ICAIRE was officially recognized as a Category 2 center during
UNESCO’s 42nd General Conference in November of the same year. The center
focuses on four key areas: research and development, policy guidance, ethical
awareness, and capacity building.
A major initiative under ICAIRE is
the Elevate Program, launched in partnership with Microsoft and supported by
SDAIA. Its second edition in 2025 aims to train 5,000 women globally as part of
a wider goal to empower 25,000 women in the AI sector.
Locally, SDAIA is driving efforts
aligned with Vision 2030 to build a knowledge-based economy while raising
awareness of AI’s ethical dimensions. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Prime
Minister and Chairman of SDAIA’s Board of Directors, has been a key supporter
of these initiatives.
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To further knowledge-sharing, ICAIRE
has launched the THAKAI Platform, a resource hub offering curated AI content, a
specialized glossary, and the AI & Data Radar. The platform also invites
expert contributions to strengthen global understanding of ethical and
responsible AI practices.
Through ICAIRE and international
collaborations, Saudi Arabia continues to position itself at the forefront of
global efforts to ensure AI technologies serve humanity while upholding the
highest ethical standards.
Source: One Arabia
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