Riyadh hosted 18 specialized workshops and sessions on the second day of the Fourth UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI), bringing together technical experts, institutional leaders, and international officials.
According to SPA, the event included the launch of new UNESCO tools designed to advance AI readiness, environmental sustainability, and global governance.
Sessions focused on responsible AI deployment, including healthcare governance, education, ethical standards, and digital safety for youth and children. Participants also discussed reducing disparities, cultural and linguistic diversity, embodied AI applications, and the integration of ethical AI in museums.
The Saudi Data and AI Authority participated in panels covering safety, education, inclusivity, embodied AI, and linguistic preservation. Other contributing entities included the National Museum, Heritage Commission, King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language, Public Health Authority, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, Human Rights Commission, and the Ministry of Justice.
What occurred during the second day of the Fourth UNESCO Global Forum on AI Ethics in Riyadh? The second day of the forum featured 18 specialized sessions and workshops attended by institutional leaders, technical experts, and international officials. During these proceedings, UNESCO launched new tools aimed at improving AI readiness, global governance, and environmental sustainability.
Which topics were addressed during the forum sessions regarding responsible AI deployment? Discussions centered on several key facets, including ethical standards, education, and healthcare governance. The sessions also addressed digital safety for children and youth, the reduction of disparities, linguistic and cultural diversity, and the use of ethical AI within museums and embodied AI applications.
Which Saudi entities participated in the UNESCO Global Forum on AI Ethics? The Saudi Data and AI Authority engaged in panels regarding education, safety, inclusivity, linguistic preservation, and embodied AI. Other participating organizations included the Ministry of Justice, the Human Rights Commission, the Public Health Authority, the Heritage Commission, the National Museum, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, and the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language.