RIYADH,
Saudi Arabia, Sept. 12,
2024 /CNW/ -- Day two of the Global AI Summit (GAIN)
continued to address themes on AI-led innovation, governance,
policymaking, and the impact of the technology on humanity.
The second day of GAIN 2024 commenced with a keynote speech from
Antony Cook, Corporate Vice
President and Deputy General Counsel at Microsoft, on "AI
Governance: Principles to Promote Responsible AI and Access". His
speech set the agenda for the day, which centered on the pressing
need for a comprehensive AI framework that promotes the ethical and
responsible use of this transformative technology.
It was followed by a high-level panel discussion titled "The
Governance Roundtable: Stakeholder Representation and
Decision-Making Dynamics," featuring industry leaders, including
Priya Nagpurkar, Vice President of
IBM Research and Alan Qi, President of Huawei Cloud Middle East & Central Asia.
Panelists discussed the importance of establishing a global AI
governance code, aligning with the summit's theme – Artificial
Intelligence for the Good of Humanity. They emphasized that AI
governance is pivotal in balancing the benefits and risks
associated with these technologies and highlighted the urgent need
for robust infrastructure to facilitate access to communication
networks and AI services globally. Additionally, they stressed the
importance of cultivating a deeper societal understanding of AI
ethics, advocating for clear policies that promote transparency,
ethical use, and sustainability in business operations.
Day two also focused on AI's transformative potential in
employment, sports and healthcare.
Hosted by the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA), GAIN has
established itself as a global event that fosters collaborations
between local and international stakeholders.
Noteworthy announcements on the second day included:
Huawei: SDAIA and Huawei signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) to establish a program for training and
developing talent in ICT and AI, enabling them to lead the future
of technological innovation in Saudi
Arabia. They also plan to launch a joint promotional
campaign to introduce AI technologies to society through AI
publications, social media platforms, and events.
ICESCO: The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and SDAIA unveiled the Riyadh
Charter for Artificial Intelligence for the Islamic World. This
charter aims to advance ethical AI. It establishes a comprehensive
framework for developing AI technologies that align with the values
and principles of the Islamic world, while promoting sustainable
development and fostering international cooperation.
Deepfakes: SDAIA launched an official guidelines document
to demonstrate how to responsibly and ethically optimize the use of
AI tools, particularly deepfakes. The initiative aims to empower
stakeholders to harness the positive potential of deepfake
technologies while clearly identifying their associated risks. The
guidelines are now open for public consultation.
Thakai: SDAIA also launched the "Thakai" platform, a
first-of-its-kind integrated AI data and content sharing knowledge
hub, designed to unite AI experts and enthusiasts around the world.
The new platform has been developed in partnership with prestigious
academic institutions, think tanks, and global companies, including
UC Berkeley, King Saud University, Chatham
House, the International Data Corporation (IDC), and
PwC.
Pearson: SDAIA and Pearson signed an MoU to advance AI
capabilities and nurture digital talent in Saudi Arabia. The partnership aims to develop
vocational qualifications specifically tailored to the AI and
digital sectors. Additionally, it outlines the creation of digital
certifications to empower individuals, enhancing their
employability and career advancement opportunities in the rapidly
expanding tech industry.
By hosting this third edition of the summit, SDAIA has
demonstrated its commitment to advancing innovation, contributing
to the nation's economic diversification objectives as outlined in
Vision 2030.
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