Riyadh hosted the fourth UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, where Chinese Ambassador Chang Hua commended the Kingdom’s commitment to advancing artificial intelligence and international cooperation.
According to SPA, the ambassador stated that these efforts align with Saudi Vision 2030 and contribute to global AI development. The forum is organized by the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) in partnership with UNESCO and the International Center for AI Research and Ethics (ICAIRE).
Chang Hua described the forum as a multilateral platform for dialogue, ethical policy exchange, and consensus on global governance. He emphasized that AI progress requires human-centered development balancing technological opportunities with security, safety, and ethical accountability.
The ambassador outlined China’s global AI governance initiative, which focuses on four pillars: promoting openness and innovation, ensuring technological safety and control, fostering cross-civilizational inclusivity, and strengthening multilateral governance frameworks. He also called for expanded global collaboration to bridge the digital divide and build technical capacity across the Global South.
Regarding bilateral relations, the ambassador noted prospects for cooperation between Saudi Arabia and China in the digital economy, AI, technology transfer, talent exchange, and governance, which reinforces the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations.
Who organized the fourth UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence? The forum was organized by the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA). It was held in Riyadh in partnership with UNESCO and the International Center for AI Research and Ethics (ICAIRE) to serve as a multilateral platform for dialogue and ethical policy exchange.
What are the pillars of China’s global AI governance initiative mentioned by the ambassador? Ambassador Chang Hua outlined four core pillars for the initiative. These include promoting openness and innovation, ensuring technological safety and control, fostering cross-civilizational inclusivity, and strengthening multilateral governance frameworks to manage artificial intelligence.
What areas of cooperation did the Chinese Ambassador identify between Saudi Arabia and China? The ambassador pointed to broad prospects for cooperation in the digital economy and artificial intelligence. He also highlighted potential collaboration in governance, talent exchange, and technology transfer to reinforce the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.