Saudi Arabia is making waves in the world of artificial intelligence (AI), landing among the top countries with a national strategy for artificial intelligence development, as per the latest Stanford University International Index for AI 2024. This is big news for policymakers, researchers, and experts in the field!
Saudi’s leading the Artificial Intelligence game!
The ranking underscores Saudi Arabia’s prowess in data and artificial intelligence, marking a significant stride towards achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. With artificial intelligence directly linked to 70% of Vision 2030 objectives, the country’s global standing in artificial intelligence is definitely on the rise.
The SDAIA is making waves in the field
Established in 2019, the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) is at the helm of managing data, including big data, and overseeing artificial intelligence initiatives. It’s the go-to authority for all things related to organizing, developing, and utilizing data and artificial intelligence.
SDAIA’s mission is crystal clear: modernize the national data and artificial intelligence agenda, and implement it nationwide to propel Saudi Arabia to the forefront of information, data, and AI-driven economies.
The AI landscape is being headlines by Saudi in recent years
This recent achievement builds upon Saudi Arabia’s artificial intelligence triumphs in 2023 when it clinched the top spot globally in the Government Strategy Index for AI, a significant benchmark in the landscape. Additionally, the country secured the second position worldwide in societal awareness of artificial intelligence, according to the Stanford University International Index for AI 2023.
Saudi Arabia’s commitment to artificial intelligence innovation is not only putting it on the global artificial intelligence map but also setting the stage for groundbreaking advancements in various sectors. Watch out world, Saudi Arabia’s AI journey is just getting started!