Saudi Arabia builds AI capacity to rival US and China

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Saudi Arabia aims to become a global AI hub, leveraging its resources to rival the US and China in artificial intelligence development. The kingdom is attracting tech companies with cheap energy, vast land, and significant investment capital, while its state-backed AI firm, Humain, seeks to become a top global provider. Despite ambitious goals, skepticism exists regarding Saudi Arabia's AI expertise and the potential for an oversupply of computing power, alongside concerns over human rights.


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