RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will bring together global technology leaders, policymakers and international organizations in Riyadh next month for a four-day UNESCO forum aimed at shaping international approaches to the ethical development and governance of artificial intelligence.
The fourth UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence will take place from Sept. 14 to 17, with discussions focusing on how governments and technology companies can harness the rapid development of AI while ensuring its responsible and trustworthy use.
The forum will be organized by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), in partnership with UNESCO and in coordination with the Saudi National Commission for Education, Culture and Science.
Executives from major international companies, technology experts, policymakers and representatives of international organizations are expected to attend the gathering, which will feature high-level discussions and specialized workshops.
Among the main issues on the agenda are AI ethics and governance, responsible innovation, capacity building and international policy, as governments worldwide grapple with how to regulate increasingly powerful AI systems without stifling technological development.
