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Impact of Generative AI on Saudi Arabia ’ s workforce
Generative AI , which refers to a category of AI algorithms that can recognise patterns and make predictions , opens the door to more possibilities and is expected to play a role in tasks requiring creativity , curiosity , and looking at information differently . The potential of Generative AI lies in its ability to enable people to achieve greater creativity , effectiveness , and efficiency in their work .
This report , Economic Impact of Generative AI Use : The Future of Work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , prepared by Access Partnership for Microsoft , seeks to contribute to ongoing development of Saudi Arabia ’ s AI policies , by providing data-driven insights into the economic opportunities that Generative AI use in the private sector could create , and what it means for its local industries and workforce readiness .
This study estimates that using Generative AI to transform the way work is currently done in the Saudi private sector economy , excluding government agencies , can potentially unlock US $ 133.6 billion of productive capacity , equivalent to the size of its manufacturing industry .
The analysis shows that Generative AI will transform tasks within jobs rather than replacing entire occupations , as well as require a recontextualising of the skills needed to do them . This understanding could help policymakers determine their priorities for supporting the transition of industries and their workforces .
Closing the digital skills gap in Saudi Arabia is crucial for advancing the country ' s digital transformation . While Saudi Arabia has made strides in AI strategy development , workforce preparedness remains a challenge . The Cisco AI Readiness Index found that only 8 % of organisations feel prepared to deploy AI , with 31 % identifying a significant skills gap in AI tools and technologies .
The Cisco AI Readiness Index found that only 8 % of organisations feel prepared to deploy AI , with 31 % identifying a significant skills gap in AI tools and technologies .
Additionally , 70 % of respondents reported being inadequately equipped to detect or prevent adversarial attacks on AI models . The talent gap is particularly evident in the Media and Communications , Education , and Natural Resources sectors .
Generative AI can contribute to the creative process by reducing the time and costs involved in generating
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