SDAIA President Discusses Dimensions of AI Technologies and Smart Cities with Research and Technology Institutions in Korea

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Seoul, President of the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA), Dr. Abdullah bin Sharaf Al-Ghamdi, discussed the global impact of artificial intelligence technologies with leading academics and officials of technology, research, and innovation institutions in South Korea. Dr. Al-Ghamdi invited these institutions’ leaders to attend the upcoming Global AI Summit, organized by SDAIA, in September. The summit aims to bring together local and international thought and innovation leaders to explore the potential of artificial intelligence technologies and their impact on human societies.

During a tour by the SDAIA delegation to various scientific and technical institutions in Korea, Dr. Al-Ghamdi visited Sungkyunkwan University, a prestigious institution focusing on artificial intelligence research. The delegation discussed potential cooperation in research and innovation with the university’s professors and the rapid developments in artificial intelligence technologies and their potential applications in scientific,
economic, social, and environmental fields.

Additionally, Dr. Al-Ghamdi visited LG Sciencepark, where he met with senior officials at the Artificial Intelligence Center to explore 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, and other senior officials to discuss exchanging experiences in artificial intelligence technologies and exploring smart city solutions, urban planning, traffic management, public safety, and joint programs to develop human competency skills in the field of artificial intelligence, data science, and other emerging technologies.

Source: Saudi Press Agency