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Special Saudi Arabia scales AI ambitions amid infrastructure realities

Saudi Arabia scales AI ambitions amid infrastructure realities

By Ghadi Joudah ·
Special AI-powered threats test Saudi Arabia’s cyber defenses

AI-powered threats test Saudi Arabia’s cyber defenses

By Waad Hussain ·
AI meets archeology in the hands of Saudi innovator

AI meets archeology in the hands of Saudi innovator

By Waad Hussain ·
Can AI really serve the public good?

Can AI really serve the public good?

By Khaled Al Khawaldeh ·
MILESTONES IN THE GROWTH OF AI
MILESTONES IN THE GROWTH OF AI
1940- 1956

The beginnings of artificial intelligence

MILESTONES IN THE GROWTH OF AI
1950

Alan Turing
introduced the Turing test

MILESTONES IN THE GROWTH OF AI
1955

John McCarthy
coined the term artificial intelligence

MILESTONES IN THE GROWTH OF AI
1980 - 1987

The onset of the machine learning boom

MILESTONES IN THE GROWTH OF AI
1994 to
present

The modern era

MILESTONES IN THE GROWTH OF AI
2010

The beginnings of the deep learning revolution

MILESTONES IN THE GROWTH OF AI
2011

Watson defeated ‘Jeopardy!’ champion Ken Jennings

MILESTONES IN THE GROWTH OF AI
2016

AlphaGo defeated Lee Sedol, a world champion Go player

MILESTONES IN THE GROWTH OF AI
2019

AlphaStar defeated professional ‘StarCraft II’ players

MILESTONES IN THE GROWTH OF AI
2020

The GPT-3 Text Generation Program is launched

Dalal Al-Matrudi: Young Saudi innovator using science to ease pain and inspire change

Dalal Al-Matrudi: Young Saudi innovator using science to ease pain and inspire change

By Waad Hussain ·
Special From fraud to foresight: How AI is redefining forensics in Saudi Arabia

From fraud to foresight: How AI is redefining forensics in Saudi Arabia

By Waad Hussain ·
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Al-Swaha. (Supplied)

Saudi delegation heads to US to strengthen ties in tech, AI

By Arab News ·

Videos

ChatGPT to get parental controls after teen’s death
ChatGPT to get parental controls after teen’s death
Craig Smith explores the media’s role in AI conversations
Craig Smith explores the media’s role in AI conversations
Quantum-powered sensors to take the spotlight in aerospace sector: Thales Group Chairman & CEO
Quantum-powered sensors to take the spotlight in aerospace sector: Thales Group Chairman & CEO
How a Saudi healthcare startup is using AI to transform the diagnosis of chronic diseases
How a Saudi healthcare startup is using AI to transform the diagnosis of chronic diseases
Ronaldo doesn’t have just human fans, robots love him too
Ronaldo doesn’t have just human fans, robots love him too
Sri Lanka sets out to integrate AI into education system
Sri Lanka sets out to integrate AI into education system
SCAI developing AI technology to predict diabetes, reveals top official
SCAI developing AI technology to predict diabetes, reveals top official
Pakistani artist uses AI to reimagine life in ancient Mohenjo Daro city
Pakistani artist uses AI to reimagine life in ancient Mohenjo Daro city
Pakistani startup using AI for breast cancer detection eyes FDA approval, Middle East expansion
Pakistani startup using AI for breast cancer detection eyes FDA approval, Middle East expansion
Saudi Arabia focuses on AI-driven economy, considers data the new oil: SDAIA
Saudi Arabia focuses on AI-driven economy, considers data the new oil: SDAIA
National program to upskill 100,000 Saudis in AI ‘crucial,’ says official

National program to upskill 100,000 Saudis in AI ‘crucial,’ says official

By Waad Hussain ·
Special Can Saudi Arabia outsmart AI deepfakes and set a global standard?

Can Saudi Arabia outsmart AI deepfakes and set a global standard?

By Khaled Al Khawaldeh ·
The Energy & Water Academy has announced the launch of Saudi Arabia’s first industry-integrated diploma in Data Science and AI.

Energy & Water Academy launches diploma in data science, AI

By Arab News ·

Opinion

Mohammed A. Al-Qarni
The CEO’s AI dilemma: Why are you still waiting?
Author
Suhail Hasanian
How data infrastructure is powering Saudi Arabia’s AI-led transformation
Author
Khaled Almushare
Why the future of work is human + machine
Author
Tarik Al-Turki
Building secure and AI-ready networks for future growth
Author
Leo Levit
Why business leaders in KSA should be paying attention to deepfakes
Author
Odai Khasawneh
Saudi Arabia emerges as MENA’s AI powerhouse
Author
Rafael Hernández de Santiago
AI with an agenda: when machines begin to scheme
Author
Rafael Hernández de Santiago
Selfies with Caesar — Techville’s latest toy and the death of the moment
Author
Gary Ng
Data is the new oil — but who is refining it for Vision 2030?
Author
Ruba Yousef Al-Hassan
A human-centric AI blueprint for the future workforce
Author
Special How Gulf companies can succeed if boardrooms overcome fear of AI adoption

How Gulf companies can succeed if boardrooms overcome fear of AI adoption

By Waad Hussain ·
Special How Gulf states can develop data centers without straining scarce water resources

How Gulf states can develop data centers without straining scarce water resources

By Khaled Al Khawaldeh ·
Humanoid robot Raseen was unveiled in a Jeddah mental health centre to support addiction recovery. (SPA)

Jeddah mental health center unveils robot to support addiction recovery

By Nada Hameed ·
Saudi Arabia taps AI and immersive tech to drive tourism growth

Saudi Arabia taps AI and immersive tech to drive tourism growth

By Nirmal Narayanan ·
Special How Saudi Arabia’s self-driving push is transforming transport, fueling Vision 2030’s smart mobility goals

How Saudi Arabia’s self-driving push is transforming transport, fueling Vision 2030’s smart mobility goals

By Lama Alhamawi ·
Tech company Humain to launch Allam, first Saudi-developed Arabic AI model

Tech company Humain to launch Allam, first Saudi-developed Arabic AI model

By Arab News ·
Special How Saudi Arabia’s KAUST is building the tools, talent, and vision for generative AI

How Saudi Arabia’s KAUST is building the tools, talent, and vision for generative AI

By Jasmine Bager ·
Saudi Arabia hosts first regional deployment of OpenAI models through HUMAIN-Groq partnership

Saudi Arabia hosts first regional deployment of OpenAI models through HUMAIN-Groq partnership

By Nour El-Shaeri ·
Initiative aims to create innovation-friendly environment and accelerate adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies.

Saudi tech initiative to accelerate AI adoption in industrial, logistics sectors

By Arab News ·

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