{
  "id": 5604504,
  "title": "Global focus on UNESCO AI ethics forum set for Riyadh in 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/global-focus-on-unesco-ai-ethics-forum-set-for-riyadh-in-2026",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-04T16:44:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/business/xvh3txa6r"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Saudi capital Riyadh will serve as the host city for the fourth UNESCO Global Forum on AI Ethics in September 2026. This high-level event will gather representatives from 194 countries, including ministers and experts, to deliberate on crucial matters concerning AI governance and the embedding of ethical standards. The forum will convene from September 14 to 17, 2026, providing a platform for international policymakers to deliberate on the responsible and secure utilization of AI technologies, ensuring the preservation of human rights in the digital sphere.\n\nDuring the forum, attendees will evaluate the advancements made by member states in executing UNESCO’s Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence since its inception in 2021. They will also examine the obstacles encountered when converting ethical concepts into practical policies and actions. Furthermore, discussions will center around the provision of funding for AI governance, enhancing capacity building, and elevating accountability in the deployment of AI technologies within government services.\n\nWith over 100 speakers taking the stage across more than 30 sessions and workshops, the forum will spotlight the Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) and its function in determining countries' preparedness for responsible AI adoption. It will also explore avenues to boost participation from various countries and regions in formulating international frameworks and norms related to AI ethics.\n\nOrganized by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) in collaboration with UNESCO and the International Center for AI Research and Ethics (ICAIRE), this forum will be the first held in an Arab nation, coordinated in partnership with the Saudi National Commission for Education, Culture and Science. Saudi Arabia's willingness to host the event underscores its dedication to bolstering global endeavors aimed at promoting responsible and ethical AI usage, thereby fostering the creation of robust governance structures that benefit people and societies, and advancing sustainable development goals in accordance with Saudi Vision 2030.",
  "summary": "Riyadh to host the fourth UNESCO Global Forum on AI Ethics in September 2026, bringing together ministers and experts from 194 countries.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}