Dr. Federico Fusco, Assistant Professor at the College of Law and International Relations, made a striking contribution at the prestigious XXIV World Congress of the International Society for Labour and Social Security Law, held in Rome from September 17-20, 2024. He organized a special session titled "Digitalization and AI at Work," which assembled a distinguished panel of international scholars to explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence in reshaping labor markets and employment practices.

In his own presentation, "Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: The European Union’s AI Act and Saudi Arabia’s Legal Framework," Dr. Fusco highlighted the pioneering strides Saudi Arabia has made in AI regulation, comparing it to the EU's recently enacted AI Act. His insightful analysis of these regulatory frameworks underscored Saudi Arabia’s pivotal role in advancing AI regulation, highlighting the Kingdom's influence in shaping global AI policies and driving the broader evolution of technology governance in an increasingly automated world.

The session featured contributions from leading scholars representing institutions in Italy, Spain, Germany, Brazil, and Peru. Together, they tackled a range of pressing issues, from algorithmic bias and workplace automation to the evolving regulatory landscape. Dr. Fusco’s leadership and vision in curating this special session underscored Saudi Arabia’s regulatory advancements and showcased Alfaisal University’s growing influence on the global academic stage.

This appearance at the Congress reinforces Dr. Fusco’s burgeoning reputation as an expert in the intersection of AI and labor law. It follows his participation in the GAIN Summit on AI in Riyadh, his certification from the International Labour Organization on Artificial Intelligence's Workplace Revolution, and his qualification on EU AI regulation from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. These achievements firmly position Dr. Fusco as a key figure in the global dialogue on the future of AI and law.