Saudi Arabia has made a huge leap into the future by introducing an artificial intelligence (AI) school education programme, with 50,000 students benefiting in the initial phase. The project is part of the Kingdom’s overall vision to develop digital skills and become a global hub for technology.
The AI program will be incorporated into classrooms in selected schools, providing students with core knowledge in machine learning, robotics, data science, and ethical use of AI. The initiative reflects the country’s focus on developing a future-ready workforce that is in line with Vision 2030 objectives.
The officials say the program is designed to develop critical thinking, innovation, and problem-solving at a young age so that students are adequately prepared for the challenges of a fast-changing digital economy.
The move has been welcomed by education specialists as a revolutionary step that might trigger similar change in the region. Subsequent phases of the program will extend AI education to additional schools across the country, benefiting hundreds of thousands of students.
