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Saudi Arabia Launches National Strategy for Large Language Models and Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority unveiled a roadmap to develop localized large language models and advanced computing capabilities, positioning the Kingdom as a regional center for AI research and commercial deployment.

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