Saudi Arabia Issues Seven Ethics Principles To Govern AI Usage

As the adoption of AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology is advancing globally, countries are taking steps to ensure they are not misused. Saudi Arabia has released its AI Ethics Principles while calling for public consultation. 

SDAIA Develops Ethics Principles For AI Usage In Saudi Arabia 

As per a recent announcement, Saudi Arabia has provided its AI Ethical Guidelines for public review and comment. The Saudi AI Ethics Principles are a collection of guidelines that may be used to guide the creation and application of AI in the country.

Meanwhile, there have been various innovations that are beneficial to humans and society at large. However, there have been various abuses of AI technology across the globe recently. 

The SDAIA (Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority) created the principles to guide AI activities in Saudia Arabia. The agency sees them as a practical guide to incorporating AI ethics across the whole AI system production life cycle.

Additionally, the principles acknowledge the significance of incorporating advances in AI and other forms of technological development into the operations provided to citizens of the Kingdom. 

Besides, the SDAIA established the framework following an analysis of international and local guidelines and rules for the application of AI. Organizations can use this framework to encourage AI adoption while also curbing irresponsible use of the technology.

According to reports, the AI ethics guidelines will offer a common standard for various stakeholders. This will help to reduce the misuse of the technology while leaving room for technological advancement.

The Seven Principles 

Meanwhile, the seven principles of AI ethics provided by the agency are reliability & safety, accountability & responsibility, fairness, transparency & explainability, humanity, social & environmental benefits, and privacy & security.

Majid Altuwaijri, the CEO of the country’s AI National Center, stated that the country is enhancing its technological capabilities by integrating AI applications into its existing business procedures and operations. 

According to Altuwaijri, the concepts of AI Ethics will assist the country in several ways. It will ensure that AI skills are used in a manner that is ethical, accountable with data, and monitored.

The CEO continued saying that companies and stakeholders must adhere to these principles. This will help the country transition into the next innovation stage across several initiatives. 

“We believe we can keep creating and deploying AI that adheres to these goals. Also, SDAIA has done a fantastic job of guiding our activities in the process of adopting AI,” he added.

This set of principles is among the several projects that will accelerate the nation’s effort to attain its Vision 2030. It will also enhance its strategies for AI technology adoption, innovation, and research.

Consequently, this will drive economic growth in the region for development and prosperity.