AIUpdated November 6
Saudi Arabia sets out eight principles for AI in media
The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) presents “Principles of Artificial Intelligence in Media” as a national guidance framework to build responsible AI awareness among content creators, influencers and media professionals. It balances AI’s potential to develop media content with the need to preserve credibility and protect the public from related risks. The eight principles cover transparency and disclosure; credibility and information integrity; privacy and protection of public figures; prevention of misleading content; responsibility and accountability throughout the content lifecycle; integrity and impartiality; public awareness and audience empowerment; and impact assessment and regulatory compliance. SPA also highlights the importance of verifying AI outputs, disclosing AI use and assessing risks before publication. Okaz reports that the Ministry of Media issued the 2026 principles and that the Media Regulator urged AI users to adhere to the document and its ethics. SPA frames the document as guidance, not a newly announced enforceable rule.
Coverage started November 3