Introduction As part of Saudi Arabia's ambitious Vision 2030, the Kingdom is embracing technological advancements as a means of diversifying its economy and improving the quality of life of its citizens. This includes promoting innovation and encouraging a knowledge-driven society, with artificial intelligence (AI) and data forming key pillars of Vision 2030's strategic objectives. As with elsewhere across the globe, Saudi Arabia's digital transformation includes in a surge in growth of the GenAI market. A subset of AI, GenAI refers to a machine learning model that creates new content, including text, audio, images, and other forms of media, from existing data. While relatively new, GenAI ha
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Saudi Arabia: Guide to generative AI - an overview and practical considerations for businesses
August 2, 2024
Summary
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 aims to diversify the economy and improve citizens' quality of life through technological advancements, with generative AI playing a key role. The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has established AI Ethics Principles and Generative AI Guidelines to promote responsible AI usage, though no specific AI laws exist yet. Businesses must comply with various regulations, including the Personal Data Protection Law, to ensure ethical and legal use of GenAI. Challenges include cybersecurity risks, intellectual property issues, and potential job displacement, requiring businesses to adopt comprehensive internal guidelines and procedures.