KAUST’s pioneering AI initiatives showcased at the 2022 Global AI Summit
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KAUST showcased its AI initiatives at the 2022 Global AI Summit in Riyadh, highlighting its efforts to increase AI capacity and innovation in Saudi Arabia. Jurgen Schmidhuber, Director of the KAUST AI Initiative, addressed attendees on AI and deep learning, while Provost Lawrence Carin and Deputy Director Bernard Ghanem discussed AI talent development. KAUST is partnering with public and private sector institutions to embed AI in key areas such as security, energy, data analytics, and health. Why it matters: This participation reinforces KAUST's central role in advancing AI research and development within the Kingdom and aligns with Saudi Arabia's broader vision for technological leadership.