With the increasing use of artificial intelligence applications in various fields in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, lawyers and business owners raise questions, and one of the most important questions is about legal responsibility in case of damages resulting from the use of these applications. Should developers who design and program the system bear the responsibility? Or should users who apply these technologies bear the responsibility? Or are the companies responsible for those technologies the ultimate responsible ones?
Currently, there are no specific legislations regarding artificial intelligence in Saudi Arabia, but the principles of vicarious liability can be applied to these cases Companies involved in the development or use of AI applications must ensure the security and transparency of these applications completely and document all decisions and technical processes, in addition to complying with personal data protection laws.
Therefore, it is strongly recommended for companies to document all stages of developing artificial intelligence applications accurately, methodically, and in detail. It is also advisable to obtain appropriate and comprehensive professional liability insurance to ensure legal and financial protection in case of legal issues or claims for compensation and to be careful in using tools.