Saudi Arabia Unveils AI Initiative To Empower 1 Million Citizens
The project will allow a million male and female citizens to understand AI, its uses, and ethics and to train on the skills and tools necessary to integrate AI into business and daily life effectively.
Update: 2024-09-14 05:37 GMT
Saudi Arabia has introduced the "One Million Saudi in AI" initiative, aiming to empower 1 million Saudis in artificial intelligence (AI). The major initiative was launched in collaboration with Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development during the recently concluded GAIN Summit 2024, held at the King Abdulaziz International Convention Center in Riyadh.
The initiative was launched by Minister of Education Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan and Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) President Abdullah bin Sharaf Alghamdi, reported Saudi Press Agency (SPA). As per the report, the latest project is the largest of its kind in the country, which aims to empower a million Saudis to interact with a world led by AI, ensuring the building of a better future that improves human capabilities.
At the third #GainSummit, #SDAIA, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education @moe_gov_sa, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development @HRSD_SA launched ‘One Million Saudi in AI’ (SAMAI). pic.twitter.com/Eh4uwAbAk5
— Global AI Summit (@globalaisummit) September 12, 2024
The project will allow a million male and female citizens to understand AI, its uses, and ethics and to train on the skills and tools necessary to integrate AI into business and daily life effectively. It is worth mentioning that the educational platform for the initiative was also unveiled during the GAIN Summit, with training content provided in partnership with technology giants.