Alamay by way of Reuters
Oman will release a revised nationwide Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy within the first quarter of 2025, in accordance to an area media report.
The up to date policy will present a governing framework for the use and improvement of AI and safeguard nationwide pursuits, the Oman Daily Observer reported, citing Hassan Al Lawati, nationwide program head for AI and superior expertise on the ministry of transport, communications and knowledge expertise.
The federal government first launched its AI policy in 2021. Nevertheless, the up to date model goals to incorporate new developments within the sector and business suggestions, he mentioned.
In September 2024, the ministry launched the up to date model of the AI govt programme, which goals to enhance the digital economic system’s contribution to the GDP from 2 p.c to 5 p.c by 2030 and 10 p.c by 2040.
Investments into the nation’s AI sector reached OR60 million ($155.9 million) in 2024, the report mentioned.
This 12 months, the federal government intends to develop an Omani massive language mannequin and set up an AI studio and an open information platform.
In December 2024, Oman Investment Authority (OIA), the sultanate’s sovereign wealth fund, acquired a stake in xAI, an AI firm based by Elon Musk, the world’s richest man.