Saudi Arabia Leads in Artificial Intelligence Development: Ranked First by Stanford University Index
Stanford University ranked Saudi Arabia among the world's leading countries for artificial intelligence (AI) development in its 2024 index.
Saudi Arabia's progress in AI is a result of its national strategy and the success of Saudi Vision 2030.
The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), established in 2019, is responsible for data and AI management, development, and implementation in the country.
Saudi Arabia holds a notable position in global AI indicators.
SDAIA (Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority) aims to modernize Saudi Arabia's national data and AI agenda and implement it at a national level to help the country lead in economies based on information, data, and AI.
In 2023, Saudi Arabia ranked first globally in the Government Strategy Index for AI by Tortoise Intelligence, and second globally in societal awareness of AI according to the Stanford University AI Index.
These achievements highlight Saudi Arabia's progress in the field of AI.