RIYADH,
Saudi Arabia, Sept. 14,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global AI Summit (GAIN)
in Riyadh concluded on a high,
after the summit welcomed more than 30,000 delegates from across
the globe over three days. The live stream of the summit, organized
by the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA), received 3.7m views.
Building on the success of previous editions, GAIN 2024 featured
more than 450 speakers from 100 countries, participating in 150
sessions. It also witnessed over 25 launches and announcements, and
facilitated the signing of over 80 agreements and Memoranda of
Understanding (MoUs).
The summit has grown exponentially since its inception in 2020.
Its growing prominence reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's role in advancing AI
capabilities as it positions itself as a global leader in this
space.
The key output from the summit was the need for governments and
policy makers to take global action to ensure that AI technology
evolves for the good of humanity. Central to responsible evolution
is an ethical framework and robust governance.
To support the advancement of AI ethics and governance, SDAIA
announced the Riyadh Charter of Artificial Intelligence for the
Islamic World in collaboration with the Islamic World Educational,
Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO). This promotes
ethical AI grounded in Islamic values and principles, as well as
sustainable development through international cooperation.
SDAIA has played a pivotal role in forging key collaborations to
strengthen local and regional AI solutions, signing MoUs with
Microsoft Arabia to develop Arabic language models, IBM for a
Center of Excellence in Generative AI technologies, and NVIDIA to
scale AI infrastructure across the Kingdom.
The summit also marked several major milestones. Alongside the
unveiling of ALLaM, the world's most advanced Arabic Language
Model, other diverse initiatives such as the Global AI Community,
the THAKAI Platform, and guidelines for addressing deepfake
technology.
Furthermore, the launch of the Generative AI Center of
Excellence by the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), the
agreement to open an International Center for AI Research and
Ethics (ICAIRE) as a UNESCO Category 2 Center, further underscored
the impact of GAIN 2024.
The summit itself provided the platform for companies from all
over the world to showcase the latest AI technologies and
innovations, including AI generated avatars, AI generated artwork,
and even Robotic bar staff serving beverages.
The summit closed with an inspirational speech from the Director
of Saudi Arabia's National
Information Center, His Excellency Dr. Esam Alwagait, in which he
thanked participants:
"Your candid perspectives have not only inspired us with the
vision of what lies ahead, but have also grounded us in the
realities we must face. Together, we have not only imagined the
future of AI, but have also made it real by addressing the
challenges and identifying the enablers needed to truly unlock its
potential."
He added:
"It has been incredibly inspiring to see the world come together
here in Riyadh, united by momentum
to make AI work for everyone. The commitment to collaborative
action has been evident throughout the summit."
The success of GAIN 2024 ensures that the Kingdom's AI
infrastructure will be significantly strengthened and has cemented
Saudi Arabia position at the
center of global AI.
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