Generative AI Forum

The Generative AI Forum is a technical forum to discuss the latest trends and innovations in the field of generative artificial intelligence (AI). It was organized by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority "SDAIA" at the authority's event center in Riyadh City in 2023. The forum featured the participation of experts and specialists in AI-related linguistics.

On the sidelines of the Generative AI Forum, the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority "SDAIA" launched the beta version of the "Allam" app, which is the first Saudi beta app to conduct conversations in Arabic and includes hundreds of millions of specialized articles. This represents a significant advancement in artificial intelligence, with the app capable of generating summaries and suggestions on proposed topics as a first step. Through this app, SDAIA aims to develop a Saudi generative model. This launch follows the announcement of the "ChatGPT" app.

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority "SDAIA" organized a series of forums focused on generative AI at Saudi universities, government sectors, and ministries. These forums aim to raise awareness and educate people about the concept of generative AI. Among these forums was the Generative AI Forum in Hajj and Umrah, organized in collaboration with Umm al-Qura University in Makkah al-Mukarramah. The forum featured several key topics through specialized discussion panels, including the potential of enabling generative AI in crowd management operations, the feasibility of using its applications in providing religious guidance, and the potential benefits of its applications in the Hajj and Umrah sector. The forum also saw participation from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Institute for Hajj and Umrah Research.

Another forum was the "Generative AI in Education" forum, organized by "SDAIA" at King Saud University in Riyadh, in collaboration with educational technology and training. One of the key topics discussed was "How can generative AI replace the role of technical and scientific colleges?" Another key topic discussed was: How can faculty members benefit from its applications, and what are the opportunities for relying on and using it in education? Another key topic discussed was the importance of AI in education and its contribution to improving and refining curricula, creating new content, and providing immediate feedback to students and teachers through AI applications. The forum also covered tools for building generative AI algorithms and the differences between traditional and modern generative AI.

"SDAIA" also organized the forum at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, where it discussed AI-related linguistics, the latest trends and innovations in these fields, and their connection to the education and research sectors. The forum targeted university students, faculty members, researchers, and those interested in this field, in addition to student clubs. The forum was also held at King Abdulaziz University and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology.