Saudi Arabia to use AI in its healthcare: Al Swaha

Minister addressed WEF panel discussion that explored different strategies to integrate AI

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Visitors attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Visitors attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Dubai: Abdullah Al Swaha, Saudi minister of communications and information technology says Saudi Arabia is adopting artificial intelligence to enhance its healthcare sector.

During a session at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Riyadh, Al Swaha affirmed the Kingdom’s collaboration with international organizations will pave the way for AI adoption.

AL Swaha addressed WEF in a panel discussion that explored different strategies to integrate AI while considering the ethical implications of such technologies.

The minister gave a detailed description at the session titled "Artificial Intelligence, Productivity, and Work: Can They Coexist?" explaining how leveraging AI could enhance the Kingdom’s healthcare sector.

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