RIYADH, (TDI): Saudi Arabia has achieved a significant milestone in Artificial Intelligence (AI), ranking 14th globally and first in the Arab world in the 2024 Global AI Index released by Tortoise Intelligence, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
This represents a remarkable 17-place improvement among 83 countries, showcasing Saudi Arabia’s rapid advancements in AI adoption and development.
The Kingdom’s strong performance in the Government Strategy sub-pillar reinforces its status as a global leader in AI, while its seventh-place ranking in the Commercial Ecosystem sub-pillar reflects its commitment to investing in AI technologies and nurturing a vibrant AI ecosystem.
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The Global AI Index assesses AI capabilities across 83 nations using 122 indicators categorized into three main pillars: Implementation, Investment, and Innovation.
These pillars are further divided into seven sub-pillars: Infrastructure, Talent, Operating Environment, Development, Research, Government Strategy, and Commercial Ecosystem.
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This achievement highlights the unwavering support from Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA).
Under his leadership, SDAIA has played a crucial role in advancing data and AI initiatives, fostering innovation, and enhancing national capabilities, positioning Saudi Arabia as a leading data-driven and AI-powered economy.
