The rapid expansion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming global energy markets, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman (MBS) is taking strategic steps to adapt to.
While energy intensive AI data centers have boosted oil demand, the rise of ultra-efficient AI models like DeepSeek could disrupt this trend.
This note explores MBS’s stance on AI, including:
- His strategic outlook on AI and energy demand shift
- His concerns over the new Chinese AI ‘DeepSeek'
- His views on the impact DeepSeek could have on Saudi energy exports
