Saudi Arabia’s Race to AI Dominance with Dr. Mejdal Alqahtani – NextGen Tech

Saudi Arabia’s Race to AI Dominance with Dr. Mejdal Alqahtani – NextGen Tech

In this episode of NextGen Tech podcast, Access Partnership’s Rati Kvantaliani and Dr. Mejdal Alqahtani delve into the kingdom’s heavy investment in AI. Dr. Alqahtani sheds light on transformative AI projects in healthcare and smart cities, emphasising Saudi Arabia’s ambitious goal to lead the global AI forefront by 2030. The discussion touches upon collaborations with international players, investments in cutting-edge hardware like NVIDIA chips, and the critical role of government policies in governing data ethics. Tune in for an insightful exploration of Saudi Arabia’s strides and aspirations in the AI space.

Watch the full episode below.

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