Saudi Arabia is making significant investments in artificial intelligence, aiming to transform its economy and reduce dependence on oil. With a reported $15 billion allocated for AI initiatives announced at Leap 2025, discussions centered on positioning the kingdom as a hub for digital innovation. Despite the promising plans detailed at the event, challenges such as attracting skilled talent and building digital infrastructure remain critical hurdles. The gap between inspiring visions presented and the realities faced on the ground signifies that Saudi Arabia is still at the early stages of its digital transformation journey.
One huge advantage it has is that it has the cash, with $15bn of planned investment in AI announced at Leap 2025 near Riyadh last week.
It appears there are some key challenges in the path of Saudi Arabia's ambitious plans to be a developed digital economy.
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