Vast and reliable datasets held by the state are increasingly being made publicly available around the region. Those using this data to design new products and services are driving growth.
AI's rapid development poses a threat to democracy, privacy, security, employment, data protection and human rights. So, what are the world's nations doing to regulate it? Al Majalla explains.
Artificial Intelligence is changing the world. In Saudi Arabia, there is a dedicated agency to harness its power. Al Majalla talks to one of its leading figures about what's next.
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