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During the Global Artificial Intelligence Summit, the International Center for AI Research and Ethics (ICAIRE) was announced as a Category Two Center under the auspices of UNESCO. This event, organized by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s commitment to enhancing international cooperation in AI policies and ethics while supporting sustainable development goals.
Impact of the Category Two Classification
ICAIRE’s classification as a Category Two Center is a significant milestone in enhancing the Kingdom’s position in the field of artificial intelligence. This category focuses on centers that promote international collaboration and develop research and policies related to AI ethics. This designation acknowledges Saudi Arabia’s role in supporting the use of AI for the benefit of humanity, particularly emphasizing support for developing countries.
Regional and Global Initiatives
Since its inception two years ago, ICAIRE has been striving to implement regional and global initiatives in artificial intelligence. These initiatives include supporting research, raising awareness about AI ethics, coordinating policies, and aiding capacity-building efforts. During the recent summit, the center organized an interactive session in collaboration with other centers under UNESCO’s guidance, where participants explored ways to leverage AI in support of sustainable development goals.
Saudi Arabia’s Commitment to AI Ethics
Saudi Arabia has demonstrated an early commitment to UNESCO’s recommendations on AI ethics, endorsed by 193 countries in November 2021. SDAIA presented principles for AI ethics during the second edition of the Global Summit in September 2022, reflecting the Kingdom’s interest in developing a robust ethical framework for utilizing modern technologies.
Conclusion
The classification of the International Center for AI Research and Ethics as a Category Two Center under UNESCO signifies Saudi Arabia’s dedication to fostering international collaboration in artificial intelligence. This classification bolsters the Kingdom’s involvement in supporting ethical research and policies related to AI and aligns with the United Nations’ sustainable development goals. Through these initiatives, Saudi Arabia continues to position itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence, aiming to harness modern technology for the benefit of humanity.
Source: SPA
