‘State of AI in Saudi Arabia’ report outlines nation’s progress from 2019 to 2023 LONDON: Saudi Arabia has made considerable progress in adopting artificial intelligence for the advancement of the country’s economy over the past few years. This is according to the “State of AI in Saudi Arabia” report unveiled on Sunday by Abdullah bin Sharaf Al-Ghamdi, president of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority, outlining the Kingdom’s advancements from 2019 to 2023. The report was presented during a press conference ahead of the Global AI Summit, set to take place in Riyadh from Tuesday to Thursday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The report provides a comprehensive overview of Saudi Arabia’s progress in AI, highlighting the nation’s global recognition in the field and examining seven key pillars: regulations and policies, investment, infrastructure, data, talent development, research and innovation, and adoption. In addition to exploring the benefits and challenges of AI, the report emphasizes the SDAIA’s central role in driving the Kingdom’s digital transformation. It also underscores the importance of educating the public on AI applications across various sectors. The digital version of the report can be downloaded from the Global AI Summit website, while printed copies will be distributed to summit attendees.