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Significance
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a critical component of Vision 2030, the country's diversification plan. The government aims for AI to account for 12% of the economy by 2030, with its market growing at an annual rate of 29%. The government will draw on abundant investment capital and energy to meet those targets.
Impacts
Saudi Arabia will face scrutiny regarding the possible use of AI for mass surveillance and monitoring of government opponents.
US-Chinese technology competition will complicate the government's efforts to develop the sector.
Oil prices and revenues could constrain Saudi expenditure, moderating targets under Vision 2030.
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