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7 days ago
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ICAIRE Honored for Outstanding Contribution to AI Olympiad
The International Center for Artificial Intelligence Research and Ethics (ICAIRE), a UNESCO Category II Center based in Riyadh, has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence for its exceptional role in the inaugural International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad (IAIO), held in September 2024. The award was presented at the closing ceremony of the Global AI Summit in Geneva, highlighting a significant milestone in ICAIRE's mission to promote ethical and inclusive AI worldwide. This recognition reflects ICAIRE's growing influence in the global AI community. Co-organized by ICAIRE and the International Research Center on Artificial Intelligence (IRCAI) in Slovenia, the IAIO brought together 90 young AI innovators from 25 countries to compete in advanced fields such as machine learning, robotics, and computer vision. The event not only celebrated technical excellence but also underscored the importance of ethical responsibility—core values at the heart of ICAIRE's vision for responsible AI development. Related Topics : Paris AI Action Summit: SDAIA Highlights Saudi Arabia as Comprehensive Governance Model SDAIA Winter School Boosts AI Sector with International Researchers NEOM Ignites AI Revolution with $5 Billion Oxagon Data Center Saudi Arabia Hosts Catwalk 2025 in Al-Jouf, Hail Short link : Post Views: 17 Related Stories
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08-07-2025
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SDAIA Awarded WSIS Certificate of Excellence for Organizing AI Olympiad
The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2025 has awarded SDAIA a Certificate of Excellence for organizing the first global edition of the International AI Olympiad (IAIO). During the 2025 award ceremony, the WSIS recognized the IAIO as an unparalleled project in Category 7 (E-Science), according to the Saudi Press Agency. The ceremony also represented an integral part of the AI for Good Summit in Geneva held from July 8 to 11. This recognition reflects the ongoing efforts of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) to boost innovation and elevate national and international capacities of the artificial intelligence. Through advanced initiatives and programs, SDAIA also seeks to empower national talents and build the technological and programming skills of the future leaders. Crucially, the awarded projects constitute only 9% of the total number of projects submitted to the annual WSIS Prizes. Organized by the UN International Telecommunication Union (ITU), WSIS Prizes witnessed the participation of over 194 countries, mirroring the significance of global competition. In collaboration with the International Center for AI Research and Ethics (ICAIRE), AI Olympiad featured participants from more than 25 countries around the world. By hosting such a prestigious exhibition, SDAIA offers an international platform for AI competitions and an umbrella that brings together brilliant minds and spreads the concept of the Smart Olympiad among current generations. Related Topics: Participants of International AI Olympiad Undergo Theoretical, Practical Tests Saudi Arabia Hosts Inaugural Edition of International AI Olympiad Saudi Delegation Awaits ISEF 2025 Results Short link : Post Views: 25
