The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) has introduced an accreditation certificate for artificial intelligence (AI) service providers within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking a significant advancement in the country’s AI governance. The initiative aims to enhance the maturity and reliability of AI applications across various sectors.
According to a recent AI maturity index, Saudi Arabia is among the top AI-ready nations. Supporting this ranking, SDAIA’s accreditation program aims to enhance the quality of AI products and services available to citizens, residents, and visitors in the Kingdom.
This significant move aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, spearheaded by HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the SDAIA’s Board of Directors, which aims to establish the country as a global hub for innovative technologies and AI advancements.
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Promoting Responsible AI Use
The accreditation process will be facilitated through the ‘National Data Governance’ platform, where entities can submit their AI products and services for assessment.
The platform also utilizes evaluation tools to measure various maturity levels, with the most dedicated entities earning tags that reflect their progress. These tags incentivize the entities to continue advancing their maturity.
Accredited entities will earn a certificate along with these incentivized tags, categorized according to the level of risk: conscious, adoptive, committed, reliable, and pioneer. These tags, valid for a year, will indicate the maturity of ethical AI practices in the development of products or services.
This initiative demonstrates the SDAIA’s commitment to organizing, developing, and managing AI sectors to support its broader objectives in promoting the responsible use of AI in the Kingdom.
This strategy will regulate data and AI development by disseminating information to authorities and establishing policies, standards, and controls.
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