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Special How a KAUST team is using AI to transform date harvesting in Saudi Arabia

How a KAUST team is using AI to transform date harvesting in Saudi Arabia

By Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·
Saudi-based Wyld VC unveils $50m AI fund

Saudi-based Wyld VC unveils $50m AI fund

By Arab News ·
Saudi crown prince launches HUMAIN to position Kingdom as global AI hub 

Saudi crown prince launches HUMAIN to position Kingdom as global AI hub 

By Mohammed Kinani ·
Special How a Saudi AI startup seeks to streamline recruitment, spur entrepreneurship

How a Saudi AI startup seeks to streamline recruitment, spur entrepreneurship

By Lama Alhamawi ·
MILESTONES IN THE GROWTH OF AI
MILESTONES IN THE GROWTH OF AI
1940- 1956

The beginnings of artificial intelligence

MILESTONES IN THE GROWTH OF AI
1950

Alan Turing
introduced the Turing test

MILESTONES IN THE GROWTH OF AI
1955

John McCarthy
coined the term artificial intelligence

MILESTONES IN THE GROWTH OF AI
1980 - 1987

The onset of the machine learning boom

MILESTONES IN THE GROWTH OF AI
1994 to
present

The modern era

MILESTONES IN THE GROWTH OF AI
2010

The beginnings of the deep learning revolution

MILESTONES IN THE GROWTH OF AI
2011

Watson defeated ‘Jeopardy!’ champion Ken Jennings

MILESTONES IN THE GROWTH OF AI
2016

AlphaGo defeated Lee Sedol, a world champion Go player

MILESTONES IN THE GROWTH OF AI
2019

AlphaStar defeated professional ‘StarCraft II’ players

MILESTONES IN THE GROWTH OF AI
2020

The GPT-3 Text Generation Program is launched

Special How Saudi schools are using AI to personalize learning and streamline administration

How Saudi schools are using AI to personalize learning and streamline administration

By Rahaf Jambi ·
Special How Saudi Arabia can balance its AI infrastructure and sustainable water usage

How Saudi Arabia can balance its AI infrastructure and sustainable water usage

By Ghadi Joudah ·
Saudi Arabia poised to become Mideast’s Silicon Valley, say experts 

Saudi Arabia poised to become Mideast’s Silicon Valley, say experts 

By Nirmal Narayanan    ·

Videos

Craig Smith explores the media’s role in AI conversations
Craig Smith explores the media’s role in AI conversations
Quantum-powered sensors to take the spotlight in aerospace sector: Thales Group Chairman & CEO
Quantum-powered sensors to take the spotlight in aerospace sector: Thales Group Chairman & CEO
How a Saudi healthcare startup is using AI to transform the diagnosis of chronic diseases
How a Saudi healthcare startup is using AI to transform the diagnosis of chronic diseases
Ronaldo doesn’t have just human fans, robots love him too
Ronaldo doesn’t have just human fans, robots love him too
Sri Lanka sets out to integrate AI into education system
Sri Lanka sets out to integrate AI into education system
SCAI developing AI technology to predict diabetes, reveals top official
SCAI developing AI technology to predict diabetes, reveals top official
Pakistani artist uses AI to reimagine life in ancient Mohenjo Daro city
Pakistani artist uses AI to reimagine life in ancient Mohenjo Daro city
Pakistani startup using AI for breast cancer detection eyes FDA approval, Middle East expansion
Pakistani startup using AI for breast cancer detection eyes FDA approval, Middle East expansion
Saudi Arabia focuses on AI-driven economy, considers data the new oil: SDAIA
Saudi Arabia focuses on AI-driven economy, considers data the new oil: SDAIA
Dell plans to spend over $20bn in 5 years as data is the world’s new oil
Dell plans to spend over $20bn in 5 years as data is the world’s new oil
Special How AI is decoding multi-omics data to boost health and longevity in Saudi Arabia

How AI is decoding multi-omics data to boost health and longevity in Saudi Arabia

By Waad Hussain ·
Special How Saudi Arabia is protecting users’ privacy and data from harmful AI

How Saudi Arabia is protecting users’ privacy and data from harmful AI

By Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·
How AI technology is changing the beauty industry

How AI technology is changing the beauty industry

By Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·

Opinion

Dr. Basma Al-Buhairan
Nations that invest in quantum today will lead tomorrow
Author
Rafael Hernández de Santiago
If we must build with machines, let’s do so with heart
Author
Lina Tayara
Energy and infrastructure are key to AI’s future
Author
Edgar Perez
The open-source revolution in Saudi Arabia
Author
Rafael Hernández de Santiago
The limits of AI in the delicate art of diplomacy
Author
Majdi Al-Sunbul
Finding harmony between man and machine
Author
Turki Badhris
AI as the engine of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030
Author
Rafael Hernández de Santiago
The ethics around AI in diplomacy and governance
Author
Hatem S. Al-Mandeel
An AI strategy for workforce empowerment
Author
Rafael Hernández de Santiago
Rethinking peace and coexistence in the AI age
Author
Pablo Sanz, Executive Director of Digital Products at ROSHN Group speaks to Arab News at LEAP 2025. (AN photo)

Saudi Arabia’s real estate giant ROSHN using AI to enhance efficiency, improve services

By Hajar AlQusayer ·
Special Industry leaders optimistic about quantum computing breakthroughs in Saudi Arabia

Industry leaders optimistic about quantum computing breakthroughs in Saudi Arabia

By Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·
LEAP 2025: AI, smart lenses, and wearable tech take center stage

LEAP 2025: AI, smart lenses, and wearable tech take center stage

By Nadin Hassan ·
Special MENA tech startup launches first AI-powered Arabic phone bot

MENA tech startup launches first AI-powered Arabic phone bot

By Hajar AlQusayer ·
Boston Dynamics founder not concerned about robot takeover, warns against overregulation

Boston Dynamics founder not concerned about robot takeover, warns against overregulation

By Hajar AlQusayer ·
Special How AI is transforming Saudi Arabia’s digital services through Tawakkalna

How AI is transforming Saudi Arabia’s digital services through Tawakkalna

By Rashid Hassan ·
Special How AI-programmed robotic pets could transform therapy and mental health support

How AI-programmed robotic pets could transform therapy and mental health support

By Waad Hussain  ·
Special Artificial intelligence is redefining human relationship to work, says Takamol CEO

Artificial intelligence is redefining human relationship to work, says Takamol CEO

By Hebshi Alshammari ·
Special How Saudi Arabia is tapping AI to monitor the environment and extreme weather

How Saudi Arabia is tapping AI to monitor the environment and extreme weather

By Hajar AlQusayer ·

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