SDAIA President Discusses AI Technologies And Smart Cities With Korean Institutions

President of the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA), Dr. Abdullah bin Sharaf Al-Ghamdi, recently engaged with leading academics and officials from technology, research, and innovation institutions in South Korea. The discussions centred on the global impact of artificial intelligence technologies. Dr. Al-Ghamdi extended invitations to these leaders to attend the upcoming Global AI Summit, organised by SDAIA, scheduled for September.

The summit aims to gather local and international thought leaders to explore the potential of artificial intelligence technologies and their societal impacts. During a tour of various scientific and technical institutions in Korea, Dr. Al-Ghamdi visited Sungkyunkwan University, a prestigious institution known for its focus on artificial intelligence research.

The SDAIA delegation discussed potential cooperation in research and innovation with the university's professors. They examined the rapid developments in artificial intelligence technologies and their potential applications across scientific, economic, social, and environmental fields.

Additionally, Dr. Al-Ghamdi visited LG Sciencepark, where he met with senior officials at the Artificial Intelligence Center. The discussions focused on exploring opportunities for collaboration in advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence applications, particularly in smart city projects.

The tour also included a meeting with Ms. Chae Seon-ju, the project leader of NAVER Company in Saudi Arabia, along with other senior officials. They discussed exchanging experiences in artificial intelligence technologies and exploring smart city solutions.

Key areas of discussion included urban planning, traffic management, public safety, and joint programs aimed at developing human competency skills in artificial intelligence, data science, and other emerging technologies.

The engagements underscore SDAIA's commitment to fostering international collaboration in artificial intelligence and data science. These initiatives aim to leverage global expertise to drive innovation and development within Saudi Arabia.

With inputs from SPA