KAUST Center of Excellence for Generative AI

Summary

KAUST has established a Center of Excellence (CoE) for Generative AI, chaired by Professor Bernard Ghanem and co-chaired by Professor Jürgen Schmidhuber. The center will focus on scientific research, commercial innovation, and talent development in GenAI, aligning with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals. The CoE aims to impact Saudi Arabia's four RDI priorities: Health and Wellness, Sustainable Environment, Energy and Industrial Leadership, and Economies of the Future. Why it matters: The KAUST center aims to position Saudi Arabia as a global leader in generative AI, addressing the need for specialized expertise and infrastructure while contributing to the Kingdom's economic diversification.