Hey tech enthusiasts! 🤖 Guess what? Saudi Arabia just kicked off its third Global Artificial Intelligence Summit (GAIN) in Riyadh, and it's all about pushing the boundaries of AI for the good of humanity! 🌍💡
Abdullah bin Sharaf Al-Ghamdi, the president of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), opened the summit with a powerful message. \"This year, we are raising the bar, pushing AI boundaries further and higher for the good of humanity,\" he said. Talk about aiming high! 🚀
He pointed out that while AI brings amazing opportunities, it also comes with some tricky ethical dilemmas and challenges that could impact global economic and social development. But here's the kicker: he believes unity and collaboration are the keys to navigating these challenges together. 🤝🌐
Under the theme \"Leveraging AI for the Betterment of Humanity,\" this three-day summit is diving into eight crucial areas. They're talking about everything from how governments can harness AI's potential, to making sure ethics and governance keep AI development safe. Plus, there's buzz about generative AI, hardware innovation, and how AI is shaking up industries and urban life. 🏙️✨
Over 450 AI experts, policymakers, and entrepreneurs are gathering for talks, interviews, and debates. It's like the Avengers assembling, but for AI! 🦸♂️🦸♀️
And here's some exciting news: the SDAIA just released the \"State of AI in Saudi Arabia\" report. Turns out, AI is projected to contribute a whopping 12% to the country's GDP by 2030! That's some serious growth! 📈💰
So, if you're into tech, innovation, or just curious about how AI is shaping our world, keep an eye on what's happening in Riyadh this week. The future is NOW, and it's powered by AI! 🤖🔥
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Saudi Arabia hosts Global AI Summit to boost innovation, growth
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