Saudi Arabia Participates in Drafting the International AI Safety Report 2026
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), participated for the second consecutive year in preparing the “International AI Safety Report 2026,” as part of its ongoing international efforts to enhance AI safety and affirm its leading role in supporting responsible innovation and building a safe and sustainable technological future globally.
The report, an outcome of the AI Safety Summit held at Bletchley Park in 2023, aims to provide a comprehensive scientific assessment of the rapid developments in advanced AI systems, analyze the associated risks, and propose practical pathways to strengthen safety standards and international governance, making it an important scientific reference for policymakers, regulators, and the research community worldwide.
The report is a comprehensive global document that assesses AI risks and related challenges, serving as a trusted scientific reference to support regulatory policies and to develop governance frameworks for the safe and responsible use of advanced technologies.
The report was developed by a distinguished group of international scientists and experts in AI safety and technology governance, featuring specialists from prestigious universities and research centers, as well as representatives from over 30 countries and major international organizations, including the United Nations, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and the European Union.
The report highlights several key messages, notably the importance of keeping pace with the rapidly growing capabilities of AI through advanced regulatory and scientific frameworks, the need to invest in safety and technical compliance research to ensure systems remain under effective human oversight, and the promotion of international coordination to establish common standards supporting the safe and responsible use of advanced technologies.
It also emphasizes considering economic and social dimensions to ensure a fair distribution of AI benefits and reduce inequality gaps.
Saudi Arabia’s participation in this international effort aligns with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to establish the Kingdom as a global hub for technological innovation while upholding the highest standards of responsibility and technical security.
It reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to actively shaping the global future of AI, promoting sustainable development, safeguarding community security, and enhancing international cooperation toward a safer, more stable technological future.
