Riyadh hosts UNESCO forum on AI ethics with delegates from 194 countries
Saudi Arabia said the gathering brought together representatives from nearly every UN member state to discuss rules for artificial intelligence.
Riyadh hosted a UNESCO global forum on AI ethics on Friday, with participants from 194 countries, according to Asharq Al-Awsat. The meeting focused on how governments and institutions should approach the use of artificial intelligence.
The Saudi capital has become a venue for international technology discussions as countries weigh how to regulate fast-moving AI systems. UNESCO has been promoting global standards on the issue, including questions around safety, accountability and public trust.
The forum comes amid wider pressure on technology companies and policymakers to set clearer limits on AI development and deployment. Recent reporting has pointed to growing concern over how advanced systems are built, financed and governed.
Saudi Arabia has been seeking a larger role in global technology diplomacy, and the forum added to a series of international events held in Riyadh. UNESCO has not yet published a full account of the discussions from the gathering.
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