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Algeria proposes international AI governance agency at UNESCO forum

AI governance UNESCO Global Forum AI ethics SDAIA international AI agency

The fourth UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of AI took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from September 14 to 17, 2026. The event brought together 60 ministers, heads of delegations, and international organizations to discuss the transition from ethical principles to practical policy and technical implementation.

During the forum, Algeria proposed the establishment of an international agency dedicated to AI governance. Algerian officials emphasized that effective governance must address material inequalities, specifically regarding access to computing power, data infrastructure, energy, skills, models, and financing.

In Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) announced several initiatives, including the launch of five capacity-building frameworks for data and AI, alongside four professional certifications in data management and governance. SDAIA also recognized eight government entities for their progress in adopting AI through the National AI Index.

Additionally, the International Centre for Research and Ethics in Artificial Intelligence (ICAIRE) called on academic institutions to adopt a Master's degree in AI ethics to prepare a new generation of professionals to manage the societal and regulatory implications of the technology.

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African Union · Algeria · ICAIRE · International Centre for Research and Ethics in Artificial Intelligence · NHS · National Small Business Association · Riyadh · SDAIA · Saudi Arabia · Saudi Data and AI Authority · Sid Ali Zerrouki · UNESCO

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  • [● 2 SOURCES] UNESCO has supported 77 countries in developing national AI strategies and policies. afrikactus.com · www.ecofinagency.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Algeria proposed the creation of an international agency for AI governance during a UNESCO forum in Riyadh. afrikactus.com · www.ecofinagency.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Algeria argues that AI governance must address unequal access to computing power, data infrastructure, energy, skills, models, and financing. afrikactus.com · www.ecofinagency.com
  • [● 4 SOURCES] The fourth UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of AI was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from September 14 to 17, 2026. afrikactus.com · www.ecofinagency.com · ien.sa · swiftnewz.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Fifty-eight countries have completed assessments regarding their readiness to develop, deploy, and govern AI technologies. afrikactus.com · www.ecofinagency.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) launched five capacity-building frameworks in data and AI, along with four professional certifications in data management and governance. swiftnewz.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The International Centre for Research and Ethics in Artificial Intelligence (ICAIRE) has called on universities and academic institutions to adopt a Master's degree in AI ethics. ien.sa

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